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Hospitality, Leisure & Sports Trends in the Western Cape

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In this episode, we explore the trends set to shape the Western Cape’s hospitality, leisure, and sports sectors in 2026 in this episode of The Legal Lens.

Host Bernadette Versfeld is joined by industry leaders from Cape Town Tourism, Wesgro, Accelerate Cape Town and Webber Wentzel to unpack how major events, destination strategy, infrastructure investment, regulatory shifts, and traveller behaviour will influence the region’s tourism landscape.

From demand drivers and visitor experience trends to cost pressures, sustainability expectations and emerging investment opportunities, this conversation offers practical insights for operators, investors, and anyone involved in the tourism value chain.
24 Mar English South Africa Business · Business

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