Cape Town International has been crowned the “Best Airport in Africa” for the eighth time in a row.
This was announced at the Skytrax World Airport Awards, held at the Passenger Terminal EXPO in Amsterdam on Wednesday.
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“This latest accolade is further proof of the outstanding standards and level of service we foster in the Western Cape,” said Western Cape Premier Alan Winde. “The award also confirms that our tourism facilities are world-class, befitting our province being a top location for visitors, domestically and from abroad. The solid growth we are seeing in tourism is integral to our economy growth, recovery, and job creation. I want to congratulate the airport’s management and staff. You have made us very proud once again.”
The airport has enjoyed a remarkable post-pandemic recovery, with visitors flocking to the Mother City over the festive season. It has seen a 98% recovery of international passengers compared to 2019, with good domestic passenger demand.
According to an overview of Western Cape Tourism performance in 2022, the Western Cape ranked as the top performing province in South Africa with respect to the overseas markets, recording the highest number of tourist arrivals of all provinces, at 697 132.
“I warmly congratulate the airport management and all staff members for helping to secure these awards,” added Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities Mireille Wenge. “Cape Town International Airport is a critical enabler of our tourism and hospitality economy, and so scooping an eighth ‘Best Airport in Africa’ award will certainly contribute to boosting this important sector.”
“Tourism recovery in the Western Cape remains impressive, contributing greatly to our economy and job creation, and we will continue to work to market our destination so we can attract more visitors, to further boost growth and job creation in the province.”
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