While many people globally contemplate the effects of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) on employment, almost every social scientist agrees that international tourism will grow exponentially as people have more leisure time.

In less than a month, United Airlines will start its first direct flight between New York and Cape Town. The Western Cape government prides itself on planning and forward thinking. Couple this with the fact that the current mayor of the city and premier of the province previously filled the positions of security and economic growth respectively, I am sure they realise this is a momentous opportunity for the province...

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