The Port Elizabeth Museum at Bayworld is the third oldest museum in South Africa. The Bayworld complex is unique in Southern Africa as it embraces a natural and cultural history Museum combined with a Snake Park and Oceanarium. It is located in the heart of the Port Elizabeth beachfront and serves up a feast of edutainment to hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The main activities of the Complex are research and education aimed at stimulating a greater awareness of the need for … [Read more...] about Bayworld – #MustSeeinPE
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Ocean Cleanup – #MustSeeinPE
Local Port Elizabeth based Marine NGO, Ocean Messengers, teamed up with Walmer based Masifunde Learner Development to highlight the dangers of plastic in Algoa Bay. "Plastic is the oceans and our environments worst enemy! That plastic bottle that you drink water out of and throw away will take longer than your lifetime to 'decompose' - 450 years in fact. BUT, plastic does not decompose like a leaf or other animal matter - it just breaks down into smaller and smaller particles which animals … [Read more...] about Ocean Cleanup – #MustSeeinPE
Ibhayi Sunshine Saunter – #MustSeeinPE
Take the roads less travelled with the Sunshine Saunter that will take you along roads such as; Marine Drive, Victoria Drive, Sardinia Bay Road, Heron Road, Seaview Road, Chelsea Road, Kragga Kamma Road, Oceanview Drive, Van Stadens Road, Draaifontein Road and Cows Corner. The Ibhayi Sunshine Saunter is a circular journey of discovery for the family, within 50km of the Port Elizabeth city centre. Discover SAMREC (the South African Marine Rehabilitation and Education Centre) Cape Recife … [Read more...] about Ibhayi Sunshine Saunter – #MustSeeinPE
Feather Market Centre – #MustSeeinPE
The Feather Market Centre in Port Elizabeth is located on the corner of Baakens Street and Military Road, Central opposite the City Hall and was an extension of the original commercial activities once carried out on Market Square (now Vuyisile Mini Square). The center gets it's name from the Feather Market Hall, which owes its existence to Ostrich feathers. Its history goes back to the 1870's, when the City Council decided to build a trade centre for the booming ostrich feather industry. The … [Read more...] about Feather Market Centre – #MustSeeinPE
Strides in Attracting Asia Pacific Tourists
In a bid to establish Nelson Mandela Bay as the ideal tourism destination to the Asian Tourist Market, and to solidify relations with foreign SAT counterparts, Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) collaborated with South African Tourism (SAT), where SAT President to the Asia Pacific Region: Mr Bradley Brouwer was hosted by NMBT to experience the sights of NMB and to engage with various industry stakeholders, in an effort to boost the local economy, by capitalising on the strong influence that the … [Read more...] about Strides in Attracting Asia Pacific Tourists
Your Guide to Summer
The summer season is upon Nelson Mandela Bay, where the city enjoys an influx of tourists from around the country and beyond our borders, creating a great spin off for local business and the local economy. Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) has established exciting collaborations with various stakeholders, sure to provide both locals and visitors with an array of quality entertainment and activities for the entire family to be a part of the summer season. Nelson Mandela Bay offers the best of … [Read more...] about Your Guide to Summer
#ShareTheBay and Win
#ShareTheBay is a fun, interactive and exciting initiative launched by Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT), encouraging locals and visitors to explore Nelson Mandela Bay this Summer Season, experiencing the treasures in and around the city, with the aim of creating a positive destination image, where local travellers have the opportunity to serve as home-grown ambassadors of the city, by sharing their experiences (posts and pictures) via social media and interactions with current and potential … [Read more...] about #ShareTheBay and Win
Ikasi township vibes for NMBT AGM
Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) hosted their Annual General Meeting at Chicky's Yard Baakens Valley On 24 November 2016, under the theme "Township Ikasi Vibes", where esteemed guests such as: Members of the NMBT Board, NMBT CEO: Mandlakazi Skefile, SAT CEO: Sisa Ntshona and various relevant stakeholders gathered to reflect on the highlights and challenges faced in the tourism market over the 2015/16 financial year. Acknowledging the industry challenges, NMBT Board Chairperson: Mr … [Read more...] about Ikasi township vibes for NMBT AGM
Thanks for loving PE, Daniel – come back soon
Writing in the Sowetan Live, Daniel Mothowagae summarised his stay in our 'Perfect City' as follows: Breaking away for a holiday with the kids is not an easy outing from a logistics point of view. But since ours was a jaunt of firsts (the wife's first time in Port Elizabeth and the first flight for the kids), bawling and bellowing was not really the order of the day as is often the case when dealing with the little ones. Holidaying with kids demands thorough planning - from what you … [Read more...] about Thanks for loving PE, Daniel – come back soon
TNPA Gives Support for PE Waterfront Cruises
Local entrepreneurs and respected seamen, Rod Lochhead and Morven Maclean were welcomed into the Port of Port Elizabeth at a function hosted by the Algoa Bay Yacht Club this morning - In a new adventure offering for locals and tourists Stampede Cruises and Blue Pearl will offer unique boat based excursions that include, PE Waterfront cruises, Island cruises and more. Giving the support of Transnet National Ports Authority to the new tourism offerings based out of ABYC, the Port of Port … [Read more...] about TNPA Gives Support for PE Waterfront Cruises
PE Waterfront Cruises a valued addition to NMB’s Tourism landscape
Algoa Bay Yacht Club: On Monday, 14 November 2016, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality together with Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism enthusiastically supported the launch of a new venture for locals and tourists to experience in the city that creates enhanced accessibility to the marine tourism offerings. Stampede Cruises and the Blue Pearl - based in the heart of the PE Waterfront - will offer unique excursions that include, waterfront cruises, Island cruises and … [Read more...] about PE Waterfront Cruises a valued addition to NMB’s Tourism landscape
Looks like we missed the bus to make resorts ‘sweat’ this year
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is once again looking at the Municipal owned resorts and seeking solutions to improve their management and to make them 'sweat' for ratepayers. In a report to the Mayoral Committee on Wednesday 25 October it was pointed out that the present operators of these resorts are not contractually obliged to: Optimise the revenue streams Maintain the resorts to a set standard or To develop the resorts into prestigious products that will enhance tourism … [Read more...] about Looks like we missed the bus to make resorts ‘sweat’ this year
Do we need to ask; “Come now people have you got the message yet?”
Tourism is becoming a very important driver of economic growth, creating more and more jobs and business opportunities, especially in developing countries, says Tourism Minister Dereck Hanekom. "Tourism brings people together, all over the world," he said. Speaking at the World Tourism Day event held in Parys, in the Free State, Minister Hanekom said last year, more than 1.2 billion people left their home countries to follow their dream of visiting interesting and exciting … [Read more...] about Do we need to ask; “Come now people have you got the message yet?”
Calls to cater for disabled tourists
Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom says the tourism industry must become fully adapted to catering for people with disabilities. He said there is an urgent need to provide accessible airport transfers, wheelchair-adapted vehicles and appropriately designed streets and pavements to accommodate people with disabilities. "Hotel rooms, restaurants and other facilities must cater to the needs of the blind, the deaf and people with physical disabilities," he said. Addressing a public lecture in … [Read more...] about Calls to cater for disabled tourists
On a long car journey never leave home without these essentials
Before you embark on your long journey make sure that your car is in a tip-top condition. If you travelling across South Africa or over our borders it is good idea to book a quick service to check that your brakes and shock absorbers are ready for the bumpy roads. Most of the time breakdowns are caused by minor problems that can be solved by having the right equipment in your car. Never leave home without: A charged cellphone, with your road-side assistance number on speed dial. … [Read more...] about On a long car journey never leave home without these essentials
