Source: Western Cape Finance and Economic Opportunities, South Africa |

South Africa: Western Cape Finance and Economic Opportunities on tourism post pandemic

Hotel occupancy surpasses pre-pandemic levels in December 2022

Data from the South African Hotel Review, complied by STR, which gathers data directly from hotels across South Africa, has confirmed that hotel occupancy for the Western Cape stood at 72% in December 2022, representing a full recovery rate of 106% when compared to December 2019 (68.1%). The report further states…

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South Africa: Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities (MEC) Mireille Wenger hosts fourth annual Port Stakeholder Engagement

4th Port of Cape Town Stakeholder Workshop identifies need for greater private sector participation

On Friday, 20 January 2023, Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, hosted the fourth annual Port Stakeholder Engagement, bringing together representatives from across the port logistics value chain, experts in maritime transport as well as the senior leadership of Transnet. A key theme that emerged during the discussions…

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Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities (MEC) Mireille Wenger on Cape Town International Airport passenger statistics

Spectacular recovery in passenger numbers at Cape International Airport over December 2022

Provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger today warmly welcomed preliminary statistics received from Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), which showed that Cape Town International Airport recorded a spectacular recovery in passenger numbers during the peak season month of December when compared to pre-pandemic numbers. Minister Wenger said:…