Category Archives: 2010 FIFA World Cup
The biggest benefits of the 2010 World Cup are those that are still to be discovered. Like… crime in South Africa can be beaten! And if FIFA’s presence has been a heavy cost in other ways, maybe their Big Brother … Continue reading
It’s going to be rather sad seeing the disappearance of the World Cup countdown clock. It has been such a feature on CapeInfo’s home page for over 1,000 days. Unlike many others which are set to the day, it has … Continue reading
It is surprising and disturbing that, based on results to date, less than 25% of the accommodation establishments polled have seen any increased benefit from hosting the 2010 World Cup. Or that 75% say bookings for the World Cup period … Continue reading
CapeInfo’s accommodation tracking surveys have proved their value, not only in measuring what’s happening across an industry, but also as a forum to share information and influence change. The new global Fans Survey will build on this, making contact and … Continue reading
Forecasting is either tempting fate and an act of utter foolishness, but then some crystal ball gazing (with the benefit of wisdom and experience) may shed some light on our forthcoming visitors. Well, the first prediction is a relatively easy … Continue reading
This is probably one of the most frequent questions CapeInfo has received over the past few months. So will they? Well if I was a fan visiting South Africa for the first time, after being fleeced by an airline for … Continue reading
It is a sad day when one has to question transparency and integrity at Fedhasa — South Africa’s oldest representative hospitality organisation. The whole issue of Rooms4U has been covered in previous blog posts (click here to read them all) … Continue reading
