Cape Town Crowned Best City at Travel + Leisure India’s Best Awards 2025

 Cape Town has secured a prestigious accolade at Travel + Leisure India’s Best Awards 2025, winning Best City in the International Category. Editors highlighted the city’s breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and diverse culinary scene as key reasons for its selection. The awards also spotlighted Cape Town’s hospitality sector: the President Hotel was named Best Leisure Hotel, Ellerman House won Best Luxury Boutique Hotel, and Grootbos Private Nature Reserve near Gansbaai was honoured as Best Sustainable Hotel. Together, these recognitions underscore Cape Town’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and world-class travel experiences, strengthening its profile among Indian travellers.  

Key highlights  
• Cape Town named Best City – Editor’s Choice (International Category)  
• President Hotel crowned Best Leisure Hotel  
• Ellerman House awarded Best Luxury Boutique Hotel  
• Grootbos Private Nature Reserve recognised as Best Sustainable Hotel  
• Award reinforces Cape Town’s growing appeal among Indian travellers  

Impact  
The recognition positions Cape Town as a leading global destination, balancing natural beauty, cultural diversity, and sustainable hospitality to attract travellers from India and beyond.  

Sources: IOL, Getaway, The South African, Cape Town Tourism, Cape Town Etc, African News Agency