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Cape Town Tourism honours frontline staff at TravelWise luncheon
The TravelWise Appreciation Luncheon on 8 Oct 2026 recognised officers, volunteers and guides who help tourists across Cape Town.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Cape Town Tourism (CTT) hosted a TravelWise Appreciation Luncheon on 8 October 2026 at GrandWest to honour frontline teams that assist visitors throughout the city, according to bizcommunity.com.
What happened
The event brought together officials from the City of Cape Town, law‑enforcement units, the South African Police Service (SAPS), Metro Police, Traffic Services, the Central City Improvement District (CCID) and a range of volunteers, counsellors and tourist guides. It was timed ahead of the 2026/27 summer tourism season, when visitor numbers are expected to rise sharply.
What the reports add
The article notes that law‑enforcement officers work alongside rangers on Table Mountain to assist injured hikers, while traffic officers remain with visitors who need help on city streets. SAPS members are described as returning to accommodation sites after their shifts to take statements, and CCID staff are said to approach lost visitors after a night out to guide them safely.
What was said
City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee member for Economic Growth Alderman James Vos was photographed with CTT CEO Enver Duminy, Destination Safety lead Jeremiah Foster, sales account manager Jo‑Ann van Deventer, chief destination officer Lisa‑Ann Hosking and industry services manager Jenni Vermaas. No direct quotations were provided in the source.
How it came about
The luncheon formed part of CTT’s TravelWise initiative, a programme aimed at helping tourists navigate the city safely and confidently. By publicly recognising the often‑unseen acts of care by frontline staff, CTT hopes to reinforce the city’s reputation for visitor safety as it heads into a busy summer period.
Key facts
- Cape Town Tourism held a TravelWise Appreciation Luncheon on 8 Oct 2026 at GrandWest. (bizcommunity.com)
- The event honoured law‑enforcement, SAPS, Metro Police, Traffic Services, CCID staff, volunteers, counsellors and tourist guides. (bizcommunity.com)
- City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee member Alderman James Vos attended alongside CTT CEO Enver Duminy. (bizcommunity.com)
- The luncheon was timed ahead of the 2026/27 summer tourism season. (bizcommunity.com)
Sources
- [1] bizcommunity.com — originally reported as “Cape Town Tourism honours the frontline teams supporting visitors across the city”
