Cape Town Tourism Businesses Set for TourismX Best Rated Awards
Cape Town’s tourism businesses are set to receive a new form of recognition on 27 November 2026 when the inaugural TourismX Best Rated Awards – Cape Town Edition honours businesses that have built strong digital reputations among visitors and customers.
The awards are independently researched and use verified online ratings, reviews and engagement data to identify tourism businesses that stand out within their respective categories.
The programme will recognise the top-performing businesses across categories including Guest Houses and B&Bs, Hotels, Spas, Restaurants, Eco-Friendly Establishments, Tour Operators, Tourism Organisations, Attractions, Camping Places, Tourism Heritage Sites and Museums.
There is no entry process. Businesses do not have to nominate themselves or submit applications. The initial shortlist will be determined using Google Reviews, with the leading businesses in each category then assessed against their verified online engagement performance.
The TourismX Best Rated Awards are intended to highlight the growing role that customer feedback and digital visibility play in the tourism sector. Travellers increasingly use online reviews, ratings and social media interactions when researching destinations, accommodation, restaurants and experiences.
Gerrit Davids, Founder of TourismX Best Rated Guide, says the awards provide an opportunity to recognise businesses whose visitor experiences are reflected in the digital feedback and engagement generated by their customers.
The Cape Town Edition forms part of the broader TourismX Best Rated Awards, which seeks to provide independent recognition of tourism businesses based on their existing digital footprint rather than traditional award entries.
Speaking recently at the launch of Tourism Month 2026, Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille highlighted the growing influence of digital platforms in shaping travel decisions, and the TourismX Best Rated Awards echoes this view by recognising tourism businesses that have built strong levels of online engagement, helping inspire greater confidence among travellers.
Further details on the participating categories, shortlisted businesses and awards methodology will be announced ahead of the 27 November ceremony.
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Author: Gerrit Davids from Gerom Media on behalf of Gerom Media.
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