AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWorld Marathon Majors: Cape Town has been added to the elite Abbott World Marathon Majors, becoming the first African race in the series—expected to bring a major tourism and spending boost ahead of the next Cape Town Marathon on 23 May 2027. City Food & Tourism: Cape Town also landed at No. 11 in Time Out’s World’s Best Cities for Food, with residents rating the dining scene highly, reinforcing its growing draw for travellers. Local Tourism Media: Cape Town Tourism scored three Gold Awards at the International Tourism Film Festival Africa for campaigns built around real people and stories, not “postcard” moments. Transport Safety: Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says e-hailing services like Uber and Bolt should install panic buttons (including in-app options) as safety risks linked to criminal activity continue to rise. Wine Trade: South Africa’s wine industry is eyeing fresh growth as China’s zero-tariff policy on African exports kicks in, with Stellenbosch’s Wine Tourism Conference highlighting new momentum. World Cup Travel Reality: The U.S. warned foreign influencers that earning money on tourist visas could lead to deportation, while FIFA’s opening match sees Mexico host South Africa at Estadio Azteca amid visa and entry controversies.
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