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Resources for the Cape Town Business Traveller
Cape Town and the Western Cape is South Africa's fastest growing business tourism destination. Cape Town's economy has developed in leaps and bounds since South Africa became a democratic nation in 1994 and a healthy trade environment attracts foreign trade and investment. Cape Town and the Western Cape now has a lot to offer the business traveller or conference delegate. This page contains useful information and contacts. Cape Town Airport: Cape Town's international airport has been voted the 'leading airport in Africa' for the last 4 years. It is situated about 20kms. from the CBD and is served by at least 20 international airlines with direct flights to several major cities. Many other flights are routed via Johannesburg which adds about 2 hours to flight times. Facilities at the airport include banks, shops, car hire, long term parking, and flight/tourist information. Transport to the CBD is available via shuttle buses and metered taxis. Tel: +27 21 937 1200 Cape Town Airport For the conference organiser - How about a conference combined with a wildlife safari only 90 mins. from Cape Town? Interested? For more information go here Cape Town safari conferencing Cape Town business traveller ..  Accommodation: A wide range of superior accommodation is available for business travellers in and around Cape Town ranging from hotels to guest houses. Here is a range of excellent Hotels For some more Cape Town accommodation options Click here
Always make sure you know which airline you're going to be booked on when flying to South Africa in case you need to make changes before you leave. Once you've booked and paid for a specific flight ticket, expect to pay extra if you want to move to another flight. One of the best ways to find and book a cheap flight is by using an online system which searches for and compares the rates charged by all the airlines servicing the route you require. You simply enter your departure and arrival points and the dates of your flights, and you are presented with a list of the different airline ticket rates. You then select and book the airline you require. I have placed such a script to the right of this text. Also use it to search for hotels and car hire at cheaper rates. For more useful information go to my Cheap Flights page. Cape Town business traveller .. Top Western Cape export products in order - are: fruit, wine beer & spirits, fish, iron & steel, machinery, textiles, jewelery, clothing, plastics, leather & skins. Major foreign investments in order: Textiles, Automotive components, Health tourism, Agricultural engineering, Steel manufacturing, Commercial property development. Top economic sectors for small businesses in Cape Town are: Finance, Wholesale and Retail, Manufacturing. Foreign capital of R1.1 billion was invested in the development of the Cape Town CBD in 2002 Useful contacts for the Cape Town business traveller Wesgro is the official Trade and Investment Promotion Agency for the Western Cape. It acts as a point of contact for local and foreign entities in trade and import/export business transactions, and works closely with local government. Tel. +2721 487.8600 Fax +2721 487.8700 Wesgro Cape Chamber of Commerce Over 4500 members in South Africa. The centre for commerce, trade and business information, contacts and enquiries in the Western Cape. A leading tourism and convention destination. Tel. +2721 402.4300 Fax +2721 402.4302 Cape Chamber of Commerce City of Cape Town Cape Town's local council website. Provides economic development information and statistics. City of Cape Town References: City of Cape Town Cape Town Tourism kapstadt.net Business | Souvenirs | Cape Town Reviews | Cape Town Safaris Link Directory |Contact Page | Site Map
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