Tourism received record boost from international passengers from June-December 2016
10 January 2017
NEW direct flights to Cape Town have given the tourist industry a fabulous boost at the time we need it most, says Ms Janine Myburgh, President of the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Every month from June to December last year saw record numbers of international passengers arriving at the Cape Town Airport. In June international passenger number increased by 21.8% and this was followed by increases of 27% in July, 23.6% in August, 26.6% in September, 21.4% in October and 17.2% in November.
December saw the biggest increase ever when the number incoming international passenger rose from 88 608 to a staggering 114 208, an increase of 28.9%.
“There are three reasons for this,” said Ms Myburgh. “Firstly, Cape Town has a growing international reputation as quality destination and, secondly there has been some great marketing of the City. The third reason is that airlines have recognised this and have increased the number of direct flights to the City.”