The Future of Wine Tourism, 10 June 2020
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The most charming towns and small cities in South Africa
South Africa is home to a diverse landscape that comprises everything from pristine beaches, rugged mountains and craggy cliffs, to dense forests, crystal-clear lagoons and lush winelands. Interspersed around this varied topography are a vast number of towns and cities, each boasting their own unique character and cultural identity. Read More...
Overstrand gets nod from UNESCO
The Overstrand has a brand-new and unique accolade to add to its already impressive list of reasons why the Whale Coast is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) last week announced that the Overstrand has been designated as Africa’s first Gastronomy Creative City. The Overstrand has been designated as the first Gastronomy Creative City in Africa, joining Cape Town and Durban as the only other two cities in South Africa to be included, respectively, as designated Creative Cities in Design...
Hermanus eyed for Unesco Status
Hermanus has applied to become South Africa’s first Unesco City of Gastronomy. The bid is led by former head of Afrikaans at the University of KwaZulu-Natal Darryl David, who believes the town has the potential to win. In 2017, he also led the bid which garnered the status of South Africa’s first Unesco (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) City of Literature to Durban. According to David, this is where the bug first bit, and then he decided to tackle gastronomy. He said the first three towns that came to mind...
Share the Love
Tourism Month is an annual celebration held in September to focus on the importance of tourism to the economy of the Overstrand. During this month there’s an amplified focus on the importance of tourism to the local economy. It also serves as an opportunity to promote domestic tourism and create a culture of travel amongst South Africans. Cape Whale Coast will be using the opportunity to introduce an initiative called SHARE THE LOVE to recognise the many compassionate gestures in our community and encourage others to spread their kindness, warmth and...
Gansbaai Penguin Project
GANSBAAI’S PENGUIN PROJECT It’s not all black and white for penguins - in fact, some rather colourful penguins have made their home in Gansbaai in the Western Cape of South Africa. The objective of Gansbaai’s Penguin Campaign is to create an interest in Gansbaai's attractions by encouraging visitors to explore more and stay longer. Eight colourful giant penguins decorated by artists will be placed at sponsored locations throughout Gansbaai. The campaign officially launched on the Friday, the 23rd of August 2019 at the African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary, where eight colourful penguins gathered to...