The theme for this year is “Tourism – Celebrating Diversity”, and where better to do this than in South Africa’s Mother City, with its reputation as a free-spirited, cosmopolitan melting pot of cultures?

Click here to see Cape Town Tourism’s calendar of World Tourism Month events

“Diversity is one of the driving forces behind tourism and can allow all nations to share the numerous benefits brought about by building stronger ties with other countries. As such, tourism is an undisputed catalyst for building understanding, fostering social inclusion and promoting higher standards of living.

“This type of unity and collaboration is increasingly important as the world comes together to face climate change and ensure sustainable development, particularly in the context of the current economic crisis. These worldwide partnerships allow for a more effective and global response to issues which concern us all.”

World Tourism Day message by Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General a.i. of UNWTO, taken from the UNWTO website.

The South African Airways Cape Town Flower Show 2006 takes place at the spectacular outdoor setting of Lourensford Wine Estate at the foot of the Helderberg Mountain in Somerset West.

The show runs from Thursday October 26 until Sunday October 29 and provides visitors with an opportunity to experience the splendour of South Africa’s rich floral heritage.

The event showcases horticulture, nature and art and provides an outdoor gardening experience with landscapers, nurserymen and clubs creating inspirational show-gardens in the picturesque surroundings. The event provides a marketplace to see and buy gardening products and services and hosts a forum for lectures and demonstrations.

Not only does the South African Airways Cape Town Flower Show offer visitors with a sensory experience but it also demonstrates the value of the country’s unique natural resources and the commercial, industrial and social benefits of utilising these resources better.

Through a diversity of participants it demonstrates the viability of using horticulture as a means of development within poor communities, and provides a forum for economic co-operation within the floricultural industry.For Directions on how to get the venue.

OPENING TIMES

The South African Airways Cape Town Flower Show will be open each day from Thursday 26 October to Sunday 29 October, 2006.

• Thursday October 26 Public Show (10:00 – 19:00)
• Friday October 27 Public Show (10:00 – 19:00)
  A series of talks and lectures
• Saturday October 28 Public Show (10:00 – 19:00)
  A series of talks and lectures, Polo tournament
• Sunday October 29 Public Show (10:00 – 18:00)

TICKET COSTS AND BOOKING INFORMATION

• General admission: R40
• Pensioners: R25
• Children under 12: FREE
• Parking: FREE

Visit the Cape Town Flower Show website