International travel slowed dramatically after
the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Centre and
Pentagon.
Affected by geopolitical fallout, the international
tourism industry suffered long-term consequences. The Travel
Industry Association (TIA) of America reports traveler sentiment
remaining 'flat' during the third quarter of 2003.
True to its nature, Cape Town bucked the trend. Perceived as
isolated from the effects of global politics, tourism has increased
steadily for the past six years, spawning and nurturing a tourism
service industry that now ranks with the best in the world.
Combining the best of the North and South, politically stable,
far from isolated and enjoying a perennial sunshine climate,
Cape Town offers international tourists unbeatable value and
a great geotourism experience.
