The 2012 Splash Festival promises four days of fun in Nelson Mandela Bay, with a mix of local, national and international acts, as well as plenty of action in the water. "We are proud to once again host the largest water sports festival on the African continent - which reinforces our position as the Watersports Capital of Africa," says Nelson Mandela Bay executive Mayor Zanoxolo Wayile. "During the 2012 Splash Festival, our beaches will be transformed into a vibrant water-sports and … [Read more...] about Splash Festival to take off over Easter
Tourism
MyPE is off to the Eastern Cape Tourism Indaba
At the request of the organisers of the Eastern Cape Tourism Indaba, organised by The Kouga Companion and Fountains Mall Shopping Mall in Jeffreys Bay, yours truly is going to present some of his SEO knowledge to stallholders and the general public. The six day event from 27 March to 1 April 2012, will give tourism product holders the opportunity to network and showcase their product, services or establishments along with tour operators, tour guides, local and international travel agencies, … [Read more...] about MyPE is off to the Eastern Cape Tourism Indaba
McArthur Baths Festive Season Turnover
The McArthur Pool and Leisure Centre recorded a bumper season over December 2011 and January 2012, overcoming challenges at cusp of its seasonal opening, to deliver the ideal seaside family chill-out location overlooking Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay's Kings and Denville beaches. The municipality and Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) pulled out all the stops to ensure the Centre, also known as McArthur Baths, would open in time for the festive season. "We are not able to control the … [Read more...] about McArthur Baths Festive Season Turnover
Making Family Holidays more Fun in Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth, South Africa is known as 'The Friendly City' because we are always willing to provide a helping hand to visitors. Port Elizabeth is South Africa’s second oldest city and the commercial capital of the Eastern Cape. The best attractions for families visiting Port Elizabeth are the great and moderate weather, beautiful beaches (including the Blue Flag beaches of St Georges and Humewood), low crime rate, a variety of family accommodation, restaurants, attractions and of course … [Read more...] about Making Family Holidays more Fun in Port Elizabeth
Mexican Tourism Study Slammed as ‘Misleading’ and ‘Questionable’
Local tourism and security bosses have hit out at reports based on a Mexican crime study that said people were more likely to be murdered in Nelson Mandela Bay than in Johannesburg. The chief executives of Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) Mandlakazi Skefile and Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA) Sybert Liebenberg said the figures presented by Mexican research NGO Seguridad, Justicia y Paz were questionable and that the document did not focus on the tourism industry at … [Read more...] about Mexican Tourism Study Slammed as ‘Misleading’ and ‘Questionable’
NMBT Response to ‘R2m blank cheque’ Summer Season Opener Article
NELSON Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) board chairperson, Odwa Mtati, has responded to media reports about the city's upcoming summer season programme. Mtati said it was important to point out that contrary to remarks reportedly made by Nelson Mandela Bay Municipal (NMBM) councillors at a full council meeting on Thursday 8 Decemebr 2011, NMBT was not mandated to deliver on the city's summer season events programme. "Reports insinuated that NMBT was responsible for developing and implementing … [Read more...] about NMBT Response to ‘R2m blank cheque’ Summer Season Opener Article
THE BIG ‘C’ ONCE AGAIN TOP OF MIND FOR WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT
With as many as one in every four South Africans being either directly or un-directly affected by Cancer at some point in their lives, the disease remains at the forefront of awareness - no matter what the time of year. This December, Port Elizabeth based “Ladies Club 100” together with CANSA . (Cancer South Africa) and Nashua Port Elizabeth will be raising awareness as well as much needed funding as they attempt to break the world record for the ‘World’s largest bikini photo … [Read more...] about THE BIG ‘C’ ONCE AGAIN TOP OF MIND FOR WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT
MyAddo Photographic Competition 2011
For the next three months budding photographers have the opportunity to capture special moments within Addo Elephant National Park, one of the top tourist destinations in the Eastern Cape, and stand a chance to win big prizes. Weekend Post and Katz Camera World, together with the SANParks Honorary Rangers: Addo Region, will be giving away more than R30000 in the Canon/”MyAddo” Photographic Competition. The aim of the competition is not only to raise awareness about the bio-diversity within … [Read more...] about MyAddo Photographic Competition 2011
Humewood Beach Blue Flag Status Celebrated
Humewood Beach is once again flying its flags at full mast, after it was announced last week that it has regained its internationally recognized Blue Flag status. "Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism's mandate is to market the city as a preferred tourism destination - regionally, provincially, nationally and internationally. And, we can only do this effectively if the organization has valuable and appealing assets to market. A Blue Flag beach is certainly one such asset. A beach as beautiful as … [Read more...] about Humewood Beach Blue Flag Status Celebrated
Velvet Sky Offering Great Value in the LCC Market
The low cost carrier airline market is an attractive one for accommodation and tour operators and recent entrant to the market, Velvet Sky, has announced their opening of two new legs between; Durban and Port Elizabeth and Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. Throwing the cat amongst the pigeons is their ticket prices which start from R439.00 one way - obviously this is dependent upon date and time of departure, an advance booking and availability. According to Velvet Sky COO, Gary Webb, the average … [Read more...] about Velvet Sky Offering Great Value in the LCC Market
At Least Port Elizabeth People are Friendly
I was recently quite dismayed to see that South African's are not rated as being very friendly by visitors to our fair shores. (See: Here's a Shocker - We thought the perception of South Africans was one of a friendly people). Well, one MyPE reader took the findings to heart and embarked on a quest to ascertain whether we in Port Elizabeth and the Eastern Cape considered ourselves as friendly people. Adopting the highly sophisticated technique of allowing the phone book to fall open at a … [Read more...] about At Least Port Elizabeth People are Friendly
Here’s a Shocker – We thought the perception of South Africans was one of a friendly people
The recently released South African Tourism Report contains SA Tourism's summation of the tourism market and one of the charts summarizes Key Brand metrics such as Memorable, Adventurous, Natural Wildlife Experience, Welcoming People You Can Interact With, A Wide Variety of Experiences, Breathtaking, Enriching, Unique, An Authentic Travel Experience, Value for Money and Safety & Security. Across the board South Africa is consistently ranked by tourists from Netherlands, Germany, UK, … [Read more...] about Here’s a Shocker – We thought the perception of South Africans was one of a friendly people
SA has the Status of a Premier Destination
So said Deputy Minister of Tourism, Tokozile Xasa who was in Port Elizabeth, at the invite of Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism, to address tourism authorities and stakeholders this morning. Xasa is a local Eastern Cape lass from the village of Libode near mThatha in the Eastern Cape who went from wielding chalk in a classroom to politics and was appointed Deputy Minister of Tourism in 2009. As is the wont of every person who attends these events, we were only there in an attempt to fathom … [Read more...] about SA has the Status of a Premier Destination
Schools Clean Up Historical Sites
Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Economic Development and Recreational Services (EDRS) tourism department and the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA), is together with high school students from Nelson Mandela Bay, on a cleanup drive of various historical sites in the city (today 29 September). "More than just cleaning up these historical sites, we are taking these high school students and grooming them into a generation that … [Read more...] about Schools Clean Up Historical Sites
Taking a Walk on the ‘Wild’ Side
Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) celebrated World Tourism Day today by promoting green and sustainable tourism. A group of NMBT employees and members walked the Guinea Fowl Hiking Trail which meanders along the edge of the Baakens River flood-plain - an easy walk below the city suburbs in the midst of wildflowers, trees and blue water lilies. The hike was part of the September Tourism Month celebrations which are focused on finding one icon for the city. NMBT chief executive Mandlakazi … [Read more...] about Taking a Walk on the ‘Wild’ Side
