Cape Town's Hospitality Scene Extends Warm Welcome as 31K Passengers Flood Airport Daily

• South Africa is gearing up for an exceptional festive period with a special focus on the Western Cape, where an influx of foreign arrivals is anticipated
• Accommodation providers, attraction destinations and other stakeholders in the tourism industry are gearing up for a bustling season
• The city is prepared to embrace guests with open arms, ensuring a memorable stay filled with cultural richness and charm

As the holiday season progresses, tourism officials in the Mother City report a daily processing of more than 31K passengers at Cape Town International Airport. The heightened activity is set to inject a substantial boost into the local economy following the city being named the best in Africa recently.

Hotels, restaurants, and Airbnbs are unfurling their red carpets, eagerly preparing to extend a warm welcome to incoming visitors.

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Speaking to eNCA, Momeena Noordien, owner of Bismiella restaurant, says that it has been slow for business, but since the festive season approached, her restaurant has gotten off to a good start.

"Our busy period is November, December and going into January. This is due to the school holidays and many visitors coming into our city."

Cape Town unveils solution to ensure kids' safety on beaches

Navigating bustling beach days can be a parental challenge, especially with the anticipated influx of thousands this festive season. In a proactive move, the city of Cape Town is intensifying its initiatives to ensure the safety of children.

The City has introduced the Identikidz project, where children receive tags upon arrival at the beach, featuring essential details of their caregiver. Spearheaded by the Social Development and Early Childhood Development departments, this initiative is set to be implemented across the city's busiest beaches this summer.

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Missing Children SA took to social media, thanking the team for this initiative

"Well done @CityofCT. It’s an excellent initiative!"

Woman's affordable 2-person Cape Town getaway goes viral

In other news, Briefly News reported that a woman became an internet sensation by posting a video showcasing her trip to the Mother City in South Africa. In the video, she breaks down the costs of all the activities she planned to experience in Cape Town.

Earning over 7K likes, the video sparked discussions as viewers drew comparisons between the expenses of the trip and the potential cost of visiting Mozambique.

Source: Briefly News