FOREWORD
From Wesgro
Tourism is a key economic driver and large employment creator for the Western Cape , and events act as an economic catalyst to the Province . Sport , events and tourism form a natural synergy , impacting not just positively on the economy of a place , but also on its citizens . An excellent example of this is the Two Oceans Marathon .
Events , conferences , sporting and cultural events have the capacity to not only add direct economic impact to a destination , but provide the opportunity to expand our visitor economy and drive domestic tourism growth , whilst simultaneously providing invaluable media exposure to the Western Cape .
One of the key deliverables of the Destination Marketing Organisation ( DMO ) in Wesgro , the Tourism , Trade , Investment and Film Promotion Agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape , is to boost the attractiveness of the destination .
The Western Cape Events Forum , a body comprising of Wesgro , as well as the Western Cape Department of the Premier , Department of Culture , Arts & Sport , and the Department of Economic Development and Tourism , recently firmed up the Integrated Events Strategy of the Province , to build partnerships , increase the impact of events in the Province , and provide a single point of entry for event organisers to engage with the Western Cape Government . “ The Cape of Great Events ” provides a shared vision and shared ownership in delivering events in the Western Cape .
After an absence of two years , we welcome all participants and visitors attending the Two Oceans Marathon back to the province , and invite you to get in a good space and enjoy this Jewel Event of the Cape of Great Events .
Monika Iuel Chief Marketing Officer of Wesgro
From NightwinG SA
NightwinG SA is proud to be the official Logistics Partner of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon . It is our pleasure to take care of your tog bags , so that you can focus on and enjoy the race .
Nightwing SA was established in 1997 as an express courier service offering domestic and international services , and since then we have grown and expanded in team size , premises and expertise , adding the following to our portfolio : Movement of Sporting Equipment , On-Site Dedicated Solutions , Designated Warehousing , Order Fulfilment / Pick- Pack and Campaign Distributions .
At NightwinG SA , we admire runners like yourselves , because like us , you put in the hard work all year round , and you always want to improve on last year ’ s run . We salute you and wish you the best race day .
We thank the City of Cape Town for their continued support to NightwinG SA , and we thank the Local Organising Committee and all its staff for once again putting together a great event .
We will see you at the finish line , delivering your tog bags safely back to you , with “ your world under our wing .”
Mark Wyllie & Ian Colyn CEO & MD of NightwinG SA respectively
From the Sports Science Institute of South Africa
The Sports Science Institute of South Africa ( SSISA ) is proud to be the official health , fitness and wellness partner of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon . Through the adversities the sporting community has endured over the past two years , it is refreshing to see the blossoming return to sporting events ; this is not only physically beneficial , but mentally invigorating for the athletic community .
The Sports Science Institute of South Africa was established in 1994 , and since then SSISA has been at the forefront of sports science advancements by nurturing some of the world ’ s best athletic leaders . SSISA has a longstanding relationship with the Exercise Science and Sports Medicine Faculty of the University of Cape Town , who are pioneering developments in the field , globally .
SSISA wishes all of the athletes running the Half Marathon and Ultra Marathon the best of luck – the only advice we can give you at this point is to stick to what you know , don ’ t try anything new , and pace yourselves , because no-one ever finished a race thinking ‘ I wish I had gone faster in the beginning .’
We will see you at the finish line .
Dr Mandla Moyo CEO Sports Science Institute of South Africa
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