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[crescendoworld]

📢Western Cape Town: Plethora of Good Hope in Africa

The Western Cape is a region of South Africa, situated on the south-western shore of the African country. It is the fourth largest of the nine regions with a space of 129,449 square kilometers, and the third crowded city, with an expected 7 million population in 2020.

66% of these occupants live in the metropolitan cities of Cape Town, which is additionally the provisional capital. The Western Cape's GDP for 2008 was R 268 bn, 14% of the nation's all-out GDP, and R 97,664 per capita. Provincially, it is the third-most noteworthy supporter of the nation's GDP.

WESGRO is the Gold Partner for GIC III.

Let’s first to take a deep dive into what precisely GIC is:

Global Investment Convention (GIC) Series, powered by Crescendo Worldwide is a speculative series on investment and trade conventions coordinated on our authorized digital platform, where investors from all over the world who look for worldwide development will associate with government officials and provide valuable insights about boundless development opportunities.

After a very effective Edition II, GIC is back with a greater and better Edition III, all set to happen on the 19th and 20th of October, 2021 on the cutting edge advanced virtual platform. GIC III has partnered up with Officials from France, Germany, UAE, Finland, India and Canada to introduce astounding speculation freedom to the opportunity seekers worldwide.

Now, let us discuss about Cape Town (Africa), and the opportunities it holds for Business, Trade and Investment.

The largest sectors in the Western Cape's economy are the financial, real estate, and business administrations contributing around R 77 billion in 2008. Manufacturing was the second biggest supporter esteemed at R 43.7 billion in 2008 with the rural area being rapidly developing at 10.6% around the same time. Cutting edge enterprises, Global call centres, Style, Fashion, Promotion and TV creation are the most flourishing businesses acquiring significance in coming years.

The city of Cape Town generally contributes up to 80% of the Western Cape's GDP.

The Western Cape has an amazing organization of interstates tantamount with any developed country. Media communications in the area are profoundly refined.

Landline phones have broad access, and most of the huge metropolitan hubs approach ADSL and other high-velocity internet providers.

The Western Cape region has the most exceptionally literate inhabitants with an extremely talented labor force in contrast with some other African areas.

WESGRO! Your advisory to Invest in Western Cape Town.

WESGRO steps up to give Investors/Traders to diminish government formality while setting up a business. It is an investor-friendly government agency with an objective of improving the business activities, and making the legal process easier along with lowering the cost of doing business.

The Western Cape's Economic Statistics-

 2.7% monetary development was recorded in 2019 in the Western Cape.

14.7% increment in the Bureau for Economic Research business certainty record (Q4 2018).

3.97% Export increment in Western Cape (Q4 2018).

Unemployment diminished by 1.1% (Q4 2018).

The Western Cape has the lowest rural unemployment rate in the country at 15.7%.

For what reason would it be a good idea for you to move to or set up your business in the Western Cape?

The Western Cape's monetary development has been geared to speed up to 2.7% in 2019. Until 2022, the economy will develop by 2.2%.

Cape Town has been positioned the top metropolitan district in South Africa with regards to simplicity of working culture, as per the 2018 World Bank research report.

Cape Town-based organizations represent the 10 most visited web-based business sites in the country. In an industry that is emphatically dependent on supply-side elements like the availability of ICT talent, Entrepreneurial opportunities.

Ameliorate sectors in Cape Town-

AgriBusiness-

The Agri-Business is one of the important Western Cape's economical component. It contributes significantly to the various provisional regions of the city.

Professional Services-

Backed with legislative policies and framework, the Business sector in Western Cape is developed and futuristic.

Manufacturing-

Since the advancement taking place in Western Cape's administration, the manufacturing sector is flourishing to stabilise the economy and generate employment.  

Energy-

Cape Town is referred to as the hub of Oil and Gas Industry.

Green Energy-

Renewable Energy Manufacturing is home to the investors willing to invest in the Green Economy sector. Western Cape Town is a leader in the alternative energy sector.

Anglo American, Sasol, Shoprite Holdings, MTN Group, Absa Group Limited, Vodacom, FirstRand are the top-ranking organisations in Western Cape Town.

Know more about how WESGRO helps you to set up your Business in Western Cape Town at GIC III event.

On the off chance if you haven't enlisted for the event yet, Team GIC urges you to register for free now!

[nollywood]

Encounters South African International Documentary Festival CALL FOR ENTRIES!!! DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY 31 MARCH 2021! The organisers of Encounters #SouthAfrican International Documentary Festival #SAIDF Africa’s home of #documentaries is calling for feature, mid-length and short documentary #film entries for the #2021 edition of the Festival. Encounters #Talks – panel discussions, masterclasses, Q&As and industry sessions – offer high-quality discussions in partnership with industry organisations, funders, international partners, academic institutions and civil society. For submission details follow the link https://encounters.co.za/ Join our database to get the latest information about Encounters - https://lnkd.in/d9uvWgw National Film and Video Foundation #Gauteng Film Commission #Wesgro #DOK.fest #München #KayaFM #95.9 #Tshisimani - Centre for Activist Education South African Guild Of Editors (#SAGE) Centre for Film and Media Studies - #UCT https://www.instagram.com/p/CKn-pMLD-o3/?igshid=vku4so3sxe3t

[jacquesmarais]

#RETTO2020 RACE DAY 🔥🙌🏻 The #BloukransBoogie ... this is without a doubt the seminal moment of @otterafricantrailrun. The racers dread Bloukrans and you can see it in their facial expressions as they approach the leap of faith into the wild surge pounding in from the tempestuous Indian Ocean. . . These are just a few images from today's incredible race, showing the front of the field hitting the water. Loads more imagery to follow - stay tuned to all the #OtterTrailRun #SM platforms 👍🏻 . . #Retto2020 #trailrunning #Wesgro #gardenroute #nationalparks #guenergy #sonyalpha #sonyafrica #sony // All images shot on @sonyalphasa #A7riii (at Plett Beacon House) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHA48JGJUYm/?igshid=151v0x196biia

[tourismtattler]

Digital Nomads Swap London For Cape Town

Digital Nomads Swap London For Cape Town

Digital marketing guru Simon Lewis, the creator of Travel Concept Solutions (TCS) and Co Working Days, has partnered with Wesgro, the trade development agency for the Western Cape and the city of Cape Town in South Africa, to give ten digital nomads the opportunity to swap London for Cape Town.

In case you’re wondering what digital nomads are, according to Wikipedia, they are people who use…

[tourismcampaigns]

Dreaming of One Day - Cape Town, South Africa

Despite the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic there was a continuing need to market the Western Cape as a leisure tourism destination and to ensure the industry had a means of staying alive when it was unable to operate, with local people remaining inspired, motivated and able to remain optimistic in the face of the largest health crisis they had ever faced. The messaging of ‘One Day’ allowed the team to navigate an unknown timeframe, while also expanding the target audience to incorporate domestic as well as international travellers with the main goal being that when people could travel again, Cape Town and the Western Cape would be their first port of call. With the audience living out their days online, engagement was via social media, using visual cues and Instagram stories to keep people dreaming of that One Day - seeding itineraries and highlighting the unique wonders of the area, as well as partnering with local tour guides to host virtual tours of the province on Zoom. Finally, the team developed dream-inducing podcasts - of whales in Gansbaai, horseback riding in Stellenbosch, sipping tea in the historic Bo-Kaap – to sooth potential visitors as they drifted off to sleep.

More information: https://www.citynationplace.com/dreaming-of-one-day-wesgro

[elundini]

We're crossing fingers!!! - - - #ARTA18 #africanresponsibletourismawards #responsbletravel #ceremony #givebacktothecommunity #growacommunity #united #growtogether #capetown #wesgro #WTMAfrica #ruraltourism #easterncape #elundinibackpackers

[sachefmag]

STUDY SHOWS THAT WINE TOURISM IN WESTERN CAPE HAS GROWN 16%

In 2017, Wesgro, in partnership with Explore Sideways, conducted the second annual Wine & Food Tourism Study in the Western Cape. The study surveyed more than 40 South African tour operators, accounting for over 19,000 itineraries booked over the year. The study aims to determine sector trends and identify changing market conditions in the wine tourism industry in South Africa.  

Key findings from the respondent’s answers show that wine tourism in the Western Cape has grown by 16% between 2016 and 2017. This is further evidenced by tour operators indicating that 99% of Cape Town-based itineraries include a trip to the Winelands. 

Wesgro CEO, Tim Harris said: “There is a multitude of factors that have influenced the awareness of South Africa as a wine tourism destination. Positive media coverage and internationally recognized wine awards have generated interest and investment in the evolving local wine industry. Specialist wine tour companies have done much in the way of showcasing boutique, off-the-beaten-track wine producers and properties, further enhancing the perception of quality and promoting the Winelands as an essential stop on itineraries.”

Spending patterns of wine tourists, in particular, indicate higher than average expenditure than general tourists while visiting the Western Cape. This illustrates another important aspect of wine tourism as a means of enhancing economic growth through tourism in the Western Cape.

Respondents indicated that offering tailor-made tours was the most important aspect of selecting a wine tour, allowing tourists to immerse themselves in authentic experiences rather than scheduled or packaged tours. This is further supported by the growing interest in unique activities like food and wine pairings (68%), cellar tours (54%), meeting the winemaker (51%) and food and wine tasting events (49%).

Harris added: “While established wine destinations like Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Constantia remain the most popular with visitors, there was a 43% increase in requests for the Hermanus (Hemel-en-Aarde Valley) wine route between 2016 and 2017, thereby surpassing Paarl as the 4th most popular wine route. Other wine routes like the Swartland, Helderberg, and Robertson Valley also experienced significant increases.”

Sustainability plays a growing role in the wine industry, evidenced by the fact that 85% of wine tourists feel that sustainability is important when making bookings. Practices like organic farming, social equality, carbon neutrality as well as biodynamic winemaking and farming practices are important considerations for wine tourists when booking their trip.

Western Cape Minister of Economic Opportunities, Alan Winde, added:  “Growing wine tourism is one of the key goals we set ourselves through Project Khulisa, our focused economic strategy to grow the economy and create jobs in our province. The growth we are able to report today shows that we are on track in delivering on our objective. This is an important sector because it creates jobs for locals in both urban and more rural areas by driving the regional spread of tourists. The success we are seeing is as a result of the excellent service and unique experiences we offer, driving visitors to return for more.”

 A report on this annual study is available for use by members of the food, wine, hospitality and tourism industries and for members of the general public. The report goes a long way to enhancing the understanding of the relevant industries and aims to enhance and improve the quality of experience that tourists receive when visiting South Africa. The report can be obtained by contacting Explore Sideways at info@exploresideways.com.

[tasteletssee]

"The growth in the tourism market will be driven by the rise of Africa as the biggest market on the planet and the fourth industrial revolution."-Tim Harris, CEO of WESGRO | #WineFoodConf #WFConf2017 #WeDoTourism #Stellenbosch #LovingStellenbosch #VisitStellenbosch #southafrica #SpierWineEstate #tasteletssee #tasteletstravel #Travel #Tourism #Food #Wine #visitwinelands #VisitSAWinelands #SpierConferenceCenter #wesgro #africa #4thindustrialrevolution (at Spier, Stellenbosch)

[zambianobserver]

SOUTH AFRICAN BUSINESSES IN A 5-DAY VISIT TO ZAMBIA

SOUTH AFRICAN BUSINESSES IN A 5-DAY VISIT TO ZAMBIA

SOUTH AFRICAN BUSINESSES IN A 5-DAY VISIT TO ZAMBIA PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Thursday – October 27, 2022 A group of business executives from South Africa’s Western Cape and Cape Town will today commence a 5-day trade mission to Zambia to promote trade and investment partnerships in various sectors. WESGRO which is the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for…

[hickmorerecruitment]

Traveller confidence in the Western Cape has returned

Traveller confidence in the Western Cape has returned

After two years of a global pandemic and low tourism figures in the province, traveller confidence in the Western Cape has returned. This is according to the city and province’s official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency, Wesgro.  From natural attractions such as Table Mountain to the much-loved Cape Winelands and hotels, the figures show that the Western Cape is among the top…

[skubalisto]

“Sacred Ritual” my offering for the @wavescapesa art board auction. The title is quite literal. Every painting I create starts with research. That research comes in many forms, music, documentaries, books, articles, conversations, observation etc. the deeper I got into my research the more I realised that surfing was beyond a sport or past time. Wave riding began as a sacred ritual, used by our pacific island ancestors to connect with the ocean and each other. Sacrifices of gratitude were offered to the trees before they were cut down & shaped into boards. Riders prayed with the Kahuna for safety before going out and to show gratitude when they made it back alive. This board is a visual representation of the origins of surfing and my ode to the indigenous pioneers of “wave riding”. And here we have the final Artboard artist for the Wavescape’s Artboard Auction 2022 @SkumbuzoVabaza and his work “Sacred Ritual” Check the board at the Artboard exhibition opening 28 Feb with the auction taking place 9th March at @JackBlacksTaproom. Please book your seats through Jack Black (link in bio) and if you would like to bid via phone please contact shani@wavescape.co.za 2022 Beneficiaries @searescuesa, @9milesproject, @thebeachco_op & @sharkspotters Thanks to our partners @vans_za, @saveourseasfoundation, WESGRO, @cefasgovuk, @petco_sa, @jackblackbeer, @wildoceanssa and @gone_outdoor #surf #artboard #surfboard #surfporn #ocean #portrait #streetartist #sacredritual #kahuna # #hope #georgefreeth #dukeKahanamoku https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ_sHaUKXVt/?utm_medium=tumblr

[jacquesmarais]

#RETTO2020 CHALLENGE Year #12 .. that is just about a lifetime of photographing the @otterafricantrailrun. Yet, every edition offers an incredible new - and very different - adventure. By now, I remember specific rocks along the way, and sometimes even stop to have a chat with a few of my favourite @sanparks #gardenroute trees ... . . That is the thing about #OTTER: it is a true wilderness marathon, and you literally traverse the edge of one of the most pristine marine protected areas in all of Africa. Inland, fecund riparian forests blanket the ridges, with views from the trail on par with anywhere else on the planet. . . Today saw the #OTTERChallenge field face off against #Bloukrans, which - despite the odd surge and wave - seemed in a rather good mood. In so many ways this is a trail that should not be raced, but rather experienced while you reconnect with nature ... this is where you will discover where the true stoke of the #grailoftrail lies rooted 🍃💙🌊 . . #ottertrailrun #trailrunning #Wesgro #gardenroute #nationalparks #guenergy #sonyalpha #sonyafrica #sony // All images shot on @sonyalphasa #A7riii . . A huge thank you to old friend @tonykinahan for putting us up at the brilliant @plettbeaconhouse. It really is like a home from home 🙏😊 (at Plett Beacon House) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG8J4w6Jsbt/?igshid=15asa3yza46pn

[tourismtattler]

AfricArena Announces 2018 World Tour

AfricArena Announces 2018 World Tour

24 April 2018, Cape Town – Today AfricArena, in partnership with Wesgro and Silicone Cape, revealed they will be hosting the AfricArena 2018 International Africa Tech Conference for a 2nd consecutive year with their first-ever “World Tour” scheduled for May.

The announcement came at an official Press Conference hosted at the InvestSA One-Stop Shop in Cape Town. Proceedings included a panel…

[afriupdatenews]

South Africa’s Cape Town launches project to grow cruise economy

South Africa’s Cape Town launches project to grow cruise economy

The cruise ship Queen Mary II is seen docked at Cape Town Harbour in South Africa. (Photo Source: Creative Commons / Ian Barbour) Western Cape Province and Cape Town, the provincial capital, in the southern extremity of the African continent are determined to cash in on their geographic positions and spearhead the economic recovery. Wesgro, the official tourism, trade and investment promotion…

[jjhorak]

Western Cape Travel News: Facts On Domestic Tourism Rebounding

Western Cape Travel News: Facts On Domestic Tourism Rebounding

Western Cape Travel News: Facts On Domestic Tourism Rebounding The good news is that after a Cape Town fire the most beautiful flowers blossom. I see the Western Cape Government (Wesgro) says, “The Western Cape has no choice but to recover and there was already an increase in domestic tourism”.  Summary Of Western Cape Travel News: Source: Nuus 24 e-Edition. December and January saw a lot fewer…