With less than a year to go before the kick-off of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, hotel bookings in Cape Town are picking up momentum. Early predictions pointed to a slump due to the global economic meltdown, however South and Central American tourist seem to be the ones leading the way.
Pre-bookings of almost 80% at Pepper Club - the yet-to-be-finished five star luxury hotel and spa in Cape Town - by predominately Brazilian and Mexican soccer fans seem to point to positive things to come.
A large number of enquiries has been streaming in for Cape hotels for World Cup accommodation says David Solomon, Chairman of Solomon Brothers Property Holdings and developer of Pepper Club.
The Department of Home Affairs predicts that South Africa can expect between 450 000 and 500 000 visitors during the event, with Cape Town International Airport gearing up to handle 2400 travellers per hour.
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