These show some of the finalists in the SA Destination Awards. The selection don't show favourites, but rather a format that could be used in this slide show. The results will be announced next month. Each of the images above links to the town's entry. For more about the competition and all the finalists, click here.
The State of Destination Marketing
Two new stories reflect on what's happening as far as destination marketing is concerned in two of South Africa's largest cities. See:
- “It’s just a jump to the left… And then a step to the right…” – restructuring destination marketing in the Western Cape, and
- Poor Johannesburg! It's restructuring is making real destination marketing almost impossible.
So, especially if you're in Johannesburg, please let us know what you think and take part in our poll – how good was the Johannesburg Tourism Company and will the City of Johannesburg do a better job? Click here.
The best bargain around?
Kids ride free at Table Mountain's Cableway this winter. Two kids under 18 years ride for free when an adult return ticket is purchased over weekends, public holidays and the June and September school holidays from Tuesday, 1 May to Wednesday, 31 October 2012. Read more...
A Citizens' Victory
The Pretoria High Court ruling that interdicted SA National Roads Agency from levying and collecting tolls is a victory for the consumer and tourism in Gauteng province.
Hopefully the efforts of OUTA will mobilise Gauteng citizens to take a stand on some of the other crazy decisions taken by their provincial and municipal governments.
The only thing we can't offer is time travel
To explore CapeInfo's directory, use the search box on the top right-hand side of every page. You're bound to find many appealling places.
If you've stayed at any of the establishments in the directory, please write a review about them.
If you've stayed at any of the establishments in the directory, please write a review about them.
Tougher times means those essential breaks away are even more important. We're making it easier for you to find where to go – have a look at our Budget getaways for under R350 per person.
Click here to see the national list, and use the Extended Search button to refine or expand your search.
And, of course, nothing can beat farm life for a real escape from city stress. Click here for a list of Farm stays.
And, of course, nothing can beat farm life for a real escape from city stress. Click here for a list of Farm stays.
