The Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism Awards (NMBTA) are proud to announce the finalists for the 2024 Tourism Awards. These awards recognize and celebrate excellence in Nelson Mandela Bay’s tourism industry across eight categories.
The finalists for Accommodation are:
- Bhotani Group
- Bluewater Sunrise Hotel
- Pabala Private Nature Reserve
The finalists for Caterer are:
- Cream Food Agency
- Petronella Craft Foods and Catering
The finalists for Photography/Videography are:
- Firefly the Travel Guy
- Hugo Studio
For Tourism Activity – Attraction & Experiences, the finalists are:
- Addo Cruises and Sand Sledding
- Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
- The Boma
For Tourism Activity – Cultural, Conservation & Sustainability, the finalists are:
- Hand in Hand Art Studio
- Raggy Charters
- SANCCOB
The finalists for Tour Guide are:
- Lester Barendse
- Lizl Nieuwoordt
- Mike Pantsi
For Transportation & Tours, the finalists are:
- Awehness Travel
- Chumile Travel & Tours
- Crisscross Adventures
For Up & Coming (Youth Focused), the finalists are:
- Anele Mni
- Lelethu Ngcanga
- Luzain Africa
“We were blown away by the incredible richness and depth of the Tourist Attractions / Tourism Activities showcased. As a result, the Committee decided to split the category into two separate awards: Attraction & Experiences and Cultural, Conservation & Sustainability. This change will allow us to better recognize and celebrate the diverse range of offerings within the tourism industry in Nelson Mandela Bay”.
“On behalf of the Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism Awards, I would like to congratulate all our finalists and nominees. Your hard work and commitment to service excellence is instrumental in establishing our city as a competitive tourism destination,” said Nqobile Nobs Qupe, NMBTA Committee member.
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