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South Africa’s 2023 Cape winter season was marked by above-normal rainfall for most parts of the province - the fruits of this can be seen in the earlier than normal flower season blossoming more each day. With spring almost around the corner, one can sense the excitement for the upcoming change of season and the many months of sunshine that await.

It’s time for #ExperiencesNotThings this festive season, enjoyed in a safe and responsible manner. The beautiful sights of South Africa await, #SouthAfricaIsTravelReady! By gifting experiences, we support industries that have been affected the most by the pandemic and its economic consequences. Not to forget the many conservation-, education- and research projects that are indirectly supported as well.

Corona Times are like a stormy sea…

Over the last couple of months the international sailing boat “tourismstrong” offered free seats to anyone involved in tourism – from accommodation, activity and transport suppliers to destination managers, tour operators and travel agents. It’s a bumpy journey, a long one and without any clear indication of when the bad weather will clear. What did become very clear is that we are all in this together! So let’s sit close together, hold on tight and survive this storm! #IamTourism #WeAreTourism

Travel advisors are fighting daily to avoid refunds and minimize penalty fees while constantly staying informed on all the latest warnings, regulations, protocols and travel trends to be #travelready when the world starts to travel again. It is a commitment to an industry that many of us are so deeply passionate about. This commitment certainly requires a positive mindset and gives #tourismstrong a deeper meaning, a whole new dimension! This article is a tribute we wish to pay to you on behalf of Cape Country Routes, a group of owner-managed accommodation and activity products that has and will always work closely with tour operators and travel agents.

As the travel world we used to know is undergoing severe changes and the so called #VUCA world (a world marked by volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity) becomes the new reality, travel experts predict that we will soon be witnessing a #BackToTheRoutes movement, a movement towards travel along the quiet, off the beaten track and crowd-free roads. People long for freedom, personal freedom but also the desire to move around freely, spend time outdoors, witness fauna and flora unfold – enjoy nature at its best!