Cape Town keeps up the winning streak with yet another top international recognition!
Cape Town, South Africa (19 December 2025) – Is there something in the water, or is it just how the Mother City shines? Cape Town has scooped another award for being the best, literally.
It claimed the Best City – Editor’s Choice (International Category) title at the Travel + Leisure India’s Best Awards 2025.
This on top of an already long-running list of wins this year, including being named best city in the world and one of the happiest. On top of that, it also got its flowers for being a world-class destination for food, music, and even film-making.
On top of its newest winning title as best city, it also excelled in the International Hotels categories.
The President Hotel was awarded Best Leisure Hotel, while Ellerman House secured Best Luxury Boutique Hotel. Just outside the city, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve near Gansbaai was recognised as Best Sustainable Hotel.
“This is a proud moment for Cape Town. Being recognised by Travel + Leisure India’s editors reflects the city’s energy, diversity, and the types of experiences visitors carry with them long after they’ve gone. Indian travellers are curious, experience-focused, and increasingly global, and Cape Town welcomes them with warmth, depth, and a sense of discovery.” shares Cape Town Tourism Chief Marketing Officer Briony Brookes.
Cape Town just keeps on winning. Earlier this week, the Mother City’s famous cableway made headlines for welcoming its 33 millionth visitor over almost 100 years of operating. Add to that, top attractions from the Waterfront to the Winelands, and there’s no question why it comes out on top, as the world’s best!
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