Traveldex South Africa tourism newsletter March 2007

The tourism industry in South Africa is booming! - South African tourism statistics for 2006 show a 14,5 percent increase in tourism arrivals compared with 2005 figures, Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk. What excellent news for all of us!

Lets all stay positive and focus on all the amazing and wonderful aspects of South Africa that make her the perfect tourist destination. Bring on the tourists!!!

Is your accommodation or venue wedding / honeymoon friendly?

Agape Weddings has recently launched a new website, and a new feature to be added soon, will be the listings of honeymoon accommodation, as well as wedding locations, and wedding reception venues.

Agape, The House of Weddings is a permanent bridal exhibition in Cape Town, which showcases a large variety of well respected service providers with proven track records for your peace of mind.

Although Cape Town, Agape will be listing venues from around the country, pricing for having your venue listed is still to be decided. Visit Agape Weddings in the near future for more information.

FNB Dance Umbrella 2007 - Johannesburg

A festival of new contemporary choreography and dance. Featuring top South African and International choreographers and companies. Running at the Wits Theatre, Jorrisen Street, untill 17 March.

25 programmes! Please refer to the website www.artslink.co.za/arts for brochure and full information.

The Cape Town Jazz Festival 30 / 31 March

The 8th Annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival takes place at the end of March. As with previous editions, the festival will present music from across the world of various jazz and jazz influenced genres creating a musical experience of note and a festival not to be missed. Visit www.capetownjazzfest.com for more information

The Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour

Cape Town is going to have its fair share of fun and games with the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour on the 11th of March, commemorating 30 years of the event. Every year the cycle event gives the local tourism service providers in the Cape an injection of bookings and rentals. Last year close on 27 000 people entered the 109km race, of which many of them needed accommodation and transport for their stay.

Some cycle tour trivia: In 1977 Bill Mylrea and John Stegmann, who are credited with being the visionaries and moving spirits behind the Cycle Tour, organised the Big Ride-In to draw attention to the need for cycle paths in Cape Town. Visit www.cycletour.co.za for more information

Cape Town is ranked the Number One convention destination in Africa. The city secures more than half of conference business coming into the continent. According to the International Congress and Convention Association’s (ICCA) Global Ranking Report for 2005, Cape Town retained its position as the only African city in the top 40 ranking report.

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Recommended listings on Traveldex.co.za

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