📢 Final call to International Buyers! Applications are closing soon for Wesgro’s flagship trade event, #MadeintheCape2025! Join us in Cape Town from 3 to 6 March 2025, and be one of 40 fully hosted buyers to experience the quality and sustainability of goods and services that the Western Cape has to offer. The 4-day event also includes B2B meetings, supplier site visits, networking functions, and the opportunity to explore the city of Cape Town and the surrounds. Application deadline: 4 October 2024 Secure your spot by registering on the Cape Trade Portal in less than 5-minutes here: https://lnkd.in/d8GfmYS3 Watch Buyer Temi Afolabi from XBOX share his experience. #CapeConfidence #MadeInTheCape Wrenelle Stander Dr Ivan Meyer Erica Joubert Krishen George CA (SA) Michael Gamwo - LLB, LLM (UCT) Monica Rorvik Nadine Smith-Clarke Melonie Grunewald Gcina Nomsa Dlamini Thiru N. Ulsana Reddi Adrienne Golden Brandon Jenniker Kamiela Domingo Nomandla Mene Raphaella Joannou
Wesgro
International Trade and Development
Cape Town, Western Cape 23,288 followers
The Official Tourism, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape. #CapeConfidence
About us
Wesgro is the official Tourism, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency for the Western Cape. We are the first point of contact for foreign investors and local exporters. We attract and facilitate investment into the Western Cape, nationally and internationally. Growing exports of products and services of the Western Cape through development of export capability, demand and market access. We market the Western Cape as a competitive business and travel destination.
- Website
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http://www.wesgro.co.za
External link for Wesgro
- Industry
- International Trade and Development
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1983
- Specialties
- Investment promotion, Creative Industries & Tourism, BPO, Agribusiness, Renewable Energy, Boatbuilding, Tourism, Travel and Leisure, Convention Bureau, Trade Promotion, Export Lead Generation, and Hosted Buyer's Mission
Locations
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Primary
40 Heerengracht Street
7th Floor, Media24 Foreshore
Cape Town, Western Cape 8001, ZA
Employees at Wesgro
Updates
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🌍✈️ Cape Town Air Access, powered by Wesgro, proudly welcomes the announcement by KLM to increase their capacity to Cape Town with two additional flights per week on Tuesdays and Sundays starting from 17th December 2024. This development is a significant milestone as the Netherlands features as one of the top 10 destinations for two-way passengers into Cape Town International Airport. This enhancement in air connectivity is a testament to Cape Town's growing importance as a key destination in Africa and ensures that the region remains a preferred destination for Dutch travellers seeking both leisure and business opportunities. #CapeConfidence #CapeTownAirAccess #CTAA #Wesgro Wrenelle Stander Dr Ivan Meyer David King Paul van den Brink Russel Brueton Sibusiso Maneli
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#DayInTheLifeOfWesgro Ensuring our competitiveness across tourism, trade, and investment – Wesgro is wrapping up Friday with: 🖋️ Signing an MoU with Wuhan's Trade and Investment Promotion Agency to strengthen economic relations between our two regions; 🍃 Participating in a steering committee for a pre-feasibility study on a green hydrogen pipeline between Freeport Saldanha, Boegoebaai, and Lüderitz Namiba; 🧳 Leading 30 tourism students from West Coast College on a day’s trip to the Cradle of Human Culture at !Khwa ttu Nature Reserve, West Coast Fossil Park, and Elands Bay Cave in celebration of World Tourism Day. #Wesgro #CapeConfidence #InvestCapeTown #InvestWesternCape #DiscoverCTWC #MadeInTheCape Western Cape Government City of Cape Town Wrenelle Stander Dr Ivan Meyer Sebekedi Motlhabane Koloi JP van der Merwe Gasunie Green Hydrogen Namibia, Nceda SA Sandiso Gcwabe CA(SA) Gadijah Darries (خديجة) Erica Joubert Monika Iuel Julia Louw
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Wesgro is advancing tourism and inspiring the next generation of tourism leaders with a Youth Familiarisation excursion in celebration of International Tourism Day 2024. Under the theme 'Tourism and Green Investments' - and in honour of Heritage Month - the team is leading 30 students from West Coast College on a day’s trip to the Cradle of Human Culture at !Khwa ttu Nature Reserve, West Coast Fossil Park, and Elands Bay Cave. Given the tourism sector’s transversal nature, the positive impact on employment is significant. Showcasing the rich heritage and natural history of the West Coast, the tour also serves to educate the students on the role of sustainable and community tourism in preserving important cultural landmarks for future generations to come, and creating economic prosperity for communities across the region. #Wesgro #CapeConfidence #WorldTourismDay #HeritageMonth Wrenelle Stander Dr Ivan Meyer Western Cape Government Monika Iuel Julia Louw Wendy Viljoen Lizel Trimm
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🔊 VACANCY ALERT Are you looking for your next career move? We have an exciting vacancy available. 💼 Trade Coordinator 🗓️ Closing Date | 03 October 2024 Visit the Careers page on our website➡️: https://lnkd.in/dxN24VYE to view the full job spec and to apply. #Wesgro #WesgroVacancies #CapeConfidence #PlaceOfMore
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Excited to be exhibiting at Africa Health Exhibition 2024! Join us in Cape Town from 22–24 October 2024 for the Africa Health & Medlab Africa Exhibition and Congress. Visit us at booth H4.A30 to build lasting connections and discover groundbreaking products. We look forward to connecting with healthcare professionals and industry leaders. Don’t miss out on witnessing the latest developments in healthcare across Africa. Register now for free: https://bit.ly/3MpCmug #Wesgro #AfricaHealth #MedlabAfrica #HealthcareEvent #CapeTown #HealthcareInnovation #RegisterNow JP van der Merwe Mandi Swanepoel (nee Bell) Azra Fredericks
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Cape Town Air Access (CTAA), powered by Wesgro, celebrated a record-breaking season in 2023. Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) welcomed over 2.8 million international passengers, marking the highest number ever recorded. For more insights, read this article as published by IOL News: https://lnkd.in/dWbpR7qp #Wesgro #CapeConfidence #CapeTownAirAccess
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Unlocking opportunities in China The Wesgro team recently participated in the South African Tourism (SAT) China Roadshow 2024, held from 8 to 13 September in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, to tap into the potential of the Chinese market. The goal was to boost the tourism sector by raising awareness, improving the destination's visibility, and facilitating market entry. This effort also aimed to strengthen cultural and economic ties with China, a rapidly growing economic powerhouse, setting the stage for a vibrant future in tourism for both countries. With over 300 million outbound travellers annually, China represents a significant opportunity for Cape Town and the Western Cape, despite the current lack of direct air access. Highlighting the region as a premier destination is crucial for building market awareness and attracting travellers seeking premium experiences. This strategy is expected to yield a substantial economic impact. In response to the growing competition and new investments in the Chinese market, South African Tourism’s 2024 recovery strategy emphasises a collaborative ‘Team South Africa’ approach. By engaging with various stakeholders throughout the week, the initiative aimed to effectively showcase South Africa’s diverse tourism offerings. #SATChina #SATroadshow #BrandSA Monika Iuel Julia Louw Adriaan Fourie Cape Town & Western Cape Convention Bureau
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Tourism Month, celebrated each September, showcases South Africa’s diverse tourism offerings and emphasises the sector’s vital role in the economy. In this context, Wesgro welcomes the visit of Dr. Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development, and Tourism, to K3—the world’s longest zipline—located in the Overberg region. The K3 zipline spans three kilometres, descending from a peak in the Caledon Mountains to farmland below, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Overberg’s green and yellow hills and distant mountain ranges. Earlier this year, Wesgro released a report showcasing the Western Cape’s potential to become a global hub for adventure tourism, a niche expected to reach a value of $4.6 trillion by 2032. Defined by the Adventure Travel Trade Association, adventure tourism involves activities that combine physical challenges, natural environments, and cultural experiences. This growing market appeals to thrill-seekers drawn to activities like water sports, caving, climbing, skydiving, and ziplining. The adventure tourism boom represents a significant opportunity for economic growth and job creation in the region. Wrenelle Stander Monika Iuel Western Cape Government #TourismMonth #AdventureTourism #K3Zipline #Wesgro #WesternCape
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🔊 VACANCY ALERT Board Co-ordinator 🗓️ Closing Date | 27 September 2024 Visit the Careers page on our website➡️: https://lnkd.in/diXiNbrr to view the full job spec and to apply. #Wesgro #WesgroVacancies #CapeConfidence #PlaceOfMore