Cape City is celebrating a significant worldwide win after being named Finest LGBTQ+ Metropolis Vacation spot on the 2026 SPARTACUS Journey Awards in Berlin.
Cape City Tourism’s Chief Advertising Officer, Briony Brookes, acquired the award at a ceremony held alongside the worldwide journey commerce present ITB Berlin at Orania.Berlin.
Introduced by the publishers of the SPARTACUS Homosexual Journey Index, the awards recognise locations worldwide that promote equality, variety, and inclusive journey experiences.
Brookes says the popularity emphasises what makes Cape City such a energetic and welcoming place for LGBTQ+ travellers.
“Cape City is a metropolis the place individuals can genuinely be themselves. From our vibrant queer neighborhood and inclusive areas to the thrill of our neighbourhoods, seashores, and nightlife, this award honours the spirit of openness that locals and guests expertise right here day by day.”
She provides that the town continues to strengthen South Africa’s status as a worldwide chief in equality and inclusion.
“South Africa was the primary nation in Africa to enshrine protections for sexual orientation in its Structure, and Cape City proudly continues that legacy. Guests don’t simply come for the surroundings, they arrive for the sense of freedom, creativity, and connection they expertise right here.”
Mayoral Committee Member for Financial Development and Tourism James Vos says the award displays the town’s dedication to making a vacation spot the place everybody feels welcome.
“This can be a proud achievement for Cape City and a strong reminder of what makes our metropolis particular – variety, openness, and a spirit of inclusion. As we put together to host WorldPride 2028, it’s extra very important than ever that we proceed making a vacation spot the place LGBTQ+ travellers really feel celebrated, protected, and impressed to discover all that Cape City has to supply.”
The popularity comes as Cape City continues to develop its status as one of many world’s most enjoyable LGBTQ+ locations, with a thriving queer tradition, welcoming neighbourhoods, and a vibrant calendar of occasions all year long.
The SPARTACUS Journey Awards are held yearly throughout ITB Berlin and are extensively recognised as one of the vital influential honours in LGBTQ+ journey.
For Cape City Tourism, it additional strengthens the town’s status on the worldwide stage as a must-visit vacation spot the place variety is well known, and everyone seems to be welcome to expertise the magic of the Mom Metropolis.
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