Cape Town’s leading tourist attractions have continued to attract many local and international visitors over the festive season. Cape Town Tourism CEO Enver Duminy revealed that even though some of the tourism hotspots experienced adverse weather, they still raked in lots of money, boosting the economy even further.
According to the January Domestic Travel Take-up Report, which surveyed 1100 South Africans, 54% travelled over the recent holidays, with the Western Cape as the most popular destination.
“The data shows that people are more geographically spread which has always been our mission; to encourage visitors to explore further and spread the love. It is also clear that visitors carefully consider what they spend their money on, and here in Cape Town, there’s something to suit every pocket,” said Duminy.
Because of the rising cost of living, more locals are now exploring alternative accommodation options, self-catering (36%), friends and family (35%), guesthouses (14%), hotels (11%), holiday houses (10%), Airbnb (7%) and camping or caravans (6%).
An impressive 63% shared that they have managed to reduce their travel spending by scouring for discounts, specials and promotions (50%), spending less on eating out while travelling (49%) and cutting back on gifts/shopping (44%).
