Holiday fever filled the air as many gathered on the Bays shores this summer. Hot weather with an equivalent line up of hot events and activities set Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) ablaze with excitement. Sold out events/concerts, excellent weather to enjoy blue flag beaches extended shopping hours and easy accessibility to various attractions ensured NMB was the hot pick for a winning holiday. Ms Mandlakazi Skefile, CEO of Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism commented; "The summer holiday season is very … [Read more...] about Occupancy and Tourism Spend up on 2012
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SAMREC looking for assistance out of critical situation
South African Marine Rehabilitation and Education Centre (SAMREC) is an environmental and educational centre in Port Elizabeth which opened its doors in September 2009 with the aim to care for sick or injured African Penguins because of their vulnerability. Sadly, SAMREC is in a critical situation due to high running costs of which the daily electricity consumption is the highest expense. In order to overcome this enormous obstacle SAMREC has decided to "go green" by installing solar panels. … [Read more...] about SAMREC looking for assistance out of critical situation
Tourist arrivals to SA increase by 5.1%
Tourist arrivals to South Africa grew by 5.1% during the first six months of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012. "Tourism arrivals to South Africa continue to grow in 2013, with growth in arrivals recorded from all regions. Our growth is in line with global averages for the period. "According the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), growth in global tourist arrivals was 5.2% during the first six months of 2013," said Minister of Tourism Marthinus van Schalkwyk. Tourist arrivals … [Read more...] about Tourist arrivals to SA increase by 5.1%
Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism Appoint New Board
Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) appointed and finalized the new board members at the Annual General Meeting on Thursday, 20 November. This was followed by the inaugural meeting of the new board constituency on Tuesday, 26 November 2013 in which Ms Erika Rautenbach was elected as Chairperson and Ms Zoe Waters as vice Chair. Ms Erika Rautenbach, Chairperson of NMBT Board, advised "I am both honoured and excited to have been nominated to chair the NMBT board alongside a talented group of … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism Appoint New Board
Fairview Racecourse improvements
Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) understands the value and importance of a responsible and successful tourism destination. During 2012 foreign direct spend amounted to R 920 081 556 (19%), sustaining 7 224 jobs while domestic tourism amounted for about 80.7% (R3.84 billion) of the overall direct spend (R4.76 billion) into the Nelson Mandela Bay's economy sustaining over 30 000 jobs therefore in total accounting for over 37 000 jobs. Nelson Mandela Bay has scenic beauty, magnificent outdoors, … [Read more...] about Fairview Racecourse improvements
Visit PE
Today I am attending Speed Marketing Workshop at The Boardwalk Hotel & Convention Centre. This is all being held to promote Port Elizabeth and the Eastern Cape as a tourism destination and is being attended by high profile tourism operators from across the country. The plan is to tweet a take away from each of the speakers below and to get people to use the #visitpe hashtag. Of course MyPE has also been doing their bit for a while now by promoting this list vigorously: Top 10 … [Read more...] about Visit PE
Innovative EC Tourism Speed Marketing Workshop
Port Elizabeth will play host to a number of inbound tour operators when the South African Tourism Services Association (SATSA) and South African Tourism (SAT) in partnership with the Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency (ECPTA) host a Speed Marketing Workshop at The Boardwalk Hotel & Convention Centre on Thursday, 21 November. 15 National operators and a number of local tour operators, who focus on promoting packaged tours to South Africa, will be hosted to a day of 5-minute presentation … [Read more...] about Innovative EC Tourism Speed Marketing Workshop
Images of PE from 54 metres above sea level
This afternoon we were treated to a guided tour of the MSC Opera, docked in Port Elizabeth for the day whilst she voyages from Cape Town to Durban. This floating 'townhouse complex' accommodates 2 199 passengers in 856 cabins and is 251.25 metres long - a whole lot longer than the boat the Longhair and I sailed to Rio de Janeiro on in the 2000 Cape to Rio yacht race. In fact her beam of 28 metres would accommodate two of the 43 foot yachts we sailed on and her height at 54 metres positively … [Read more...] about Images of PE from 54 metres above sea level
1500 Choristers in PE for 10th Annual OR Tambo Choral Festival
Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) will be hosting over 1500 choir members from the 18 to 20th October 2013, when the O R Tambo Choral Festival takes place at the Nangoza Jebe Hall in New Brighton. Ruth Rala, Chairperson of the Nelson Mandela Metro Choral Association says, "We are so excited to gather with the same passions and goals to show NMB what the choral festival is all about and the positive influence it can have on young and old". As Port Elizabeth, during 2013, celebrates 100 years since … [Read more...] about 1500 Choristers in PE for 10th Annual OR Tambo Choral Festival
Hosting journalists unlocks AVE for Bay
Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) as the destination marketing organisation for the areas of Uitenhage, Despatch, Port Elizabeth and surrounds acknowledges that it is vital to be pro-active, innovative and creative in order to continue to attract visitors and investment to the destination for economic and cultural development. During 2012 foreign direct spend amounted to R 920 081 556 (19%), sustaining 7 224 jobs while domestic tourism amounted for about R3.84 billion (80.7%) of the overall … [Read more...] about Hosting journalists unlocks AVE for Bay
Tourism research under spotlight at NMMU
Getting to grips with the trends of Ironman participants to Nelson Mandela Bay is but one of the interesting topics to be shared at a two-day tourism students' conference in Port Elizabeth starting tomorrow (Thursday 3 October). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University is hosting the Tourism Educators of South Africa student conference starting at 9am tomorrow October where tourism educators and tourism students from throughout the country will share presentations on topics pertinent to the … [Read more...] about Tourism research under spotlight at NMMU
What makes Nelson Mandela Bay sexy?
The debate on what makes Nelson Mandela Bay sexy and sellable as a tourism destination will gain traction on Tuesday when former head of Cape Town Tourism meets with industry leaders for an interactive session aimed at unlocking new possibilities in destination marketing. Mariette Du Toit-Helmbold, now owner of Destinate – an international destination marketing agency – will discuss what it really is that makes destination marketing and tourism assets sweat so cities can reap the … [Read more...] about What makes Nelson Mandela Bay sexy?
NMBT relocates Uitenhage VIC
A strategic collaboration between Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) and Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) Science and Technology centre in Uitenhage commenced as of September 2013. NMBT has relocated its Visitor Information Centre (VIC) to the Nelson Mandela Bay Science & Technology Centre situated at the Corner of Upper Drostdy and Durban Road, Uitenhage. This coordinated and collaborative approach will maximise shared resources while providing a quality tourist and educational experience. NMBT … [Read more...] about NMBT relocates Uitenhage VIC
Top 5 Port Elizabeth Hotels
The Radisson Blu PE was voted the Best Hotel in Port Elizabeth in the recent 2013 SouthAfrica.TO Travel Awards. This was a part of a countrywide survey of hotels, in which 1097 people voted. "We are extremely proud to have won this wonderful award. Our commitment to our clients, are to ensure that all bookings placed at our hotel is looked after, that the very best attention to detail & service is offered continuously. Our secret to success is simple and based on the Carlson Rezidor Hotel … [Read more...] about Top 5 Port Elizabeth Hotels
We Jest not
Wednesday 4th September 2013 marked the launch of Tourism Month launch by Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) on board Jester. Tourist product owners, stakeholders and the media were treated to a cruise in Algoa Bay on board Jester. Tourism Month is a celebration held in September on an annual basis to focus on the importance of tourism to the economy of South Africa. With this in mind NMBT unveiled a calendar of events to stakeholders, industry and media partners in collaboration with South … [Read more...] about We Jest not
