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International passenger numbers at Cape Town International grow by 9,6% in 2018

Source: Winelands, 15/01/2019


Overall passenger numbers grew from 10 693 063 in 2017 to 10 777
524 in 2018, equating to an increase of 84 000 additional
passengers passing through the airport, at a growth rate of 0,8%.
There was a slight decline of 1,4% in domestic passengers for the
year. In the month of December 2018, international passenger
numbers grew by 3,7%, while domestic passenger numbers declined by
0,8%, year-on-year.
These numbers include all traffic through the domestic and
international terminals (arrivals and departures)and may include
repeat travellers throughout the year.
“The City of Cape Town is delighted at the growth in international
passenger numbers for 2018. Busy peak season and tourism growth to
the region is encouraging in terms of sustainability, especially
following what has been a challenging time for the tourism sector.
More visitors mean increased benefits for the city and its
residents,” said the City’s newly appointed Mayoral Committee
Member for Economic Opportunities and Asset Management, Alderman
James Vos.
Western Cape Minister of Economic Opportunities, Beverley Schäfer
said: “It’s no secret that the tourism industry was hard hit by
the drought last year, but reports from many of our tourist
offices have been largely positive, and we look forward to working
with the industry in 2019 to ensure that this sector continues to
grow as it is an important creator of jobs in the province.”
“The growth in international traffic at Cape Town International
Airport, despite the drought factor, is testament to the good work
of the Air Access partnership. International traffic numbers at
Cape Town International for the whole of 2018 reflect solid
growth, which can be attributed to the launch of several new
routes throughout the year, and our sustained focus on ensuring
growth in our tourism industry” continued Minister Schäfer.
“Cape Town International Airport is experiencing a busy peak
season and it’s been good to have the seasonal carriers back.
Although being busy, the airport value chain is continuously
playing their part to ensure that a memorable experience is
created for visitors. Although the passenger numbers are
increasing and there is pressure on the system, our focus remains
on providing a quality airport facility,” said Deon Cloete,
General Manager, Cape Town International Airport.
“Cape Town is a must-visit destination that is a key feature on
the global travel itinerary. Our goal is to ensure seamless,
inclusive travel through the airport and other modes of arrival
that provide positive visitor experiences,” said Enver Duminy,
CEO, Cape Town Tourism.
“I firmly believe that tourism remains one of the most lucrative
sectors in terms of its contribution to the local economy and job
creation. With an increase in the number of flights and passenger
arrivals, we are optimistic about what this means for future
business and investment benefits.”
Wesgro CEO, Tim Harris added: “The Cape Town Air Access
initiative, a partnership between the City of Cape Town, the
Western Cape Government, Airports Company South Africa, Wesgro,
Cape Town Tourism, South African Tourism, and the private sector,
has helped land 13 new routes to Cape Town International Airport,
adding over 1.5 million two-way seats to our destination. This has
resulted in a R6 billion boost to our economy since 2015, as more
tourists come to spend money in our city and province, and more
cargo is traded through our airport.”
Minister Schäfer continued: “Events like the Rugby Sevens held in
Cape Town in December and the Queen’s Plate in January helped to
stimulate the city’s tourism and hospitality sector. Looking
ahead, the city will host the SunMet event later this month, which
draws large crowds each year, and has several major conferences
lined up in the coming months, including the YPO leadership
conference which will see around 2500 delegates from around the
world descending on the city in March.”
“Together with our partners, we need to build on our tourism
success as a city to ensure this translates into investments in
programmes and projects that drive demand and make business sense.
My new portfolio has the potential to ensure that we continue to
be the go-to city on the African continent and globally for
business, trade and tourism. We have a diverse economy that is
creating jobs and keeping unemployment low,” added Alderman Vos.
Cape Town, with its iconic tourist attractions is a well-known
destination globally. For the 17th year the city was voted the
Number 1 Favourite City in Africa and Middle East for 2018, in
Travel + Leisure’s 2018 reader’s poll, and scooped the award for
the City with the Best Growth Potential.
Cape Town International Airport, once again, won the award for
Africa’s Leading Airport in 2018.
“These awards, among a host of other accolades, acknowledges our
efforts and signifies a turn for tourism in Cape Town,” concluded
Alderman Vos. “Going forward, the city will drive increased
international, domestic and regional tourism growth, especially
via the air routes.”


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