The Department of Home Affairs has said reports of UK-based travellers experiencing problems entering South Africa because of immigration regulations were "baseless and inaccurate". In a statement the department said negative reports had emerged due to distortion of facts. "We wish to categorically state that these reports are baseless and inaccurate, stemming largely from exaggeration and distortion of facts. The same goes for claims regarding families coming to our country. "More … [Read more...] about Home Affairs says UK traveller reports are ‘baseless and inaccurate’
Tourism
NMBT Comment on the Baratz
Ms Mandlakazi Skefile, CEO of Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism said today; "Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism are aware of the sinking of the Baratz on 26 November and are relieved that there were no casualties. Currently the only concern is the possibility of an oil spill and pollution that could harm the ocean life until the wreck has been 'sanitised'. Once the risk has been removed and the area has been cleared, the silver lining in the tragic situation is that it will add value to the deep-sea diving … [Read more...] about NMBT Comment on the Baratz
SA tourism income increases
Total income for the tourist accommodation industry increased by 8.4% in October 2015 compared with October 2014 as measured in nominal terms, Statistics SA said on Monday. Income from accommodation increased by 7.1% year-on-year in October 2015, the result of a 3.9% decrease in the number of stay unit nights sold and an 11.4% increase in the average income per stay unit night sold. In October 2015, the types of accommodation that recorded the highest year-on-year growth rates in income … [Read more...] about SA tourism income increases
#SHARETHEBAY
With the festive season kicking in, Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) yesterday launched an innovative campaign called "Share The Bay" on social media platforms. The campaign invites visitors and residents of Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage, Despatch and Colchester to share their summer experience. The campaign will run over two months and includes a competition, with fortnightly winners being announced and featured on various digital marketing platforms. "It is so exciting to see how many … [Read more...] about #SHARETHEBAY
SA tourism begins benefiting from weak rand
As a whole it looks like the South African tourism industry is picking up and now is the time for the industry to make full use of the opportunities the weaker rand brings, Danny Bryer, director of sales, marketing and revenue management for Protea Hotels, told Fin24 on Wednesday. He said so far in 2015 it would seem that the rand devaluation has not brought the direct positive impact for the tourism industry as a whole one would have expected. This was due to factors like the visa-related … [Read more...] about SA tourism begins benefiting from weak rand
Friendly City’s TA’s – our ‘unsung heroes’
Nelson Mandela Bay’s 22 trained Tourism Ambassadors (TAs) are on a mission to make sure tourists really feel it’s ‘Friendly City’ reputation, approaching and welcoming visitors and promoting prominent hotspots such as the Langa Memorial in Uitenhage, Kings Beach, Flat Rocks in Summerstrand, Emlotheni Memorial Park in New Brighton and Central’s Route 67. The project was launched by the Mandela Bay Development Agency in May this year and the brightly coloured TA’s are already a popular sight … [Read more...] about Friendly City’s TA’s – our ‘unsung heroes’
Tour your City – Route 67
The Route 67 Walking Tour is a guided walking tour in Port Elizabeth of 67 Public Artworks symbolising Nelson Mandela's 67 Years of political life, work and dedication to the struggle for freedom. Tours start at the Campanile moving up to Vuysile Mini Square, along the to the St. Mary's Cathedral to view the beautiful stained glass Windows. From there up via the St Mary's and mosaic stairs to the Voting Line and Flag on the Donkin. Time is given to view all the pieces of Art on the Donkin. … [Read more...] about Tour your City – Route 67
Looking for what to do in winter?
MyPE recently contributed a short piece to Webjet - an online flight booking portal. What the people at WebJet did was to curate an article of What to Do in Winter in some of the more favoured South African Destinations like; Hermanus, Port Elizabeth, Pilgrim's Rest and Johannesburg. CLICK HERE to see what other delights are offered around South Africa. MyPE's contribution is below: There is one rule about the wind in South Africa’s THIRD Windiest City – Port Elizabeth; “There will be … [Read more...] about Looking for what to do in winter?
I am sure Port Elizabeth would take top place as the most Tourist Friendly city, though
Before you read on please vote in our Poll to determine South Africa's friendliest city/town: South Africa has been named among the top 50 most tourist-friendly countries in the world, in Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report by the World Economic Forum. The index is a measurement of the factors that make it attractive to develop business in the travel and tourism industry of individual countries, rather than a measure of a country attractiveness as a tourist … [Read more...] about I am sure Port Elizabeth would take top place as the most Tourist Friendly city, though
Indaba 2015
Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) participated in a prosperous Tourism Indaba from the 9th - 11th May 2015 which provided a global platform to showcase the destinations unique product offerings. INDABA is one of the largest tourism marketing events on the African calendar and one of the top three 'must visit' events of its kind on the global calendar. It showcases the widest variety of Southern Africa's best tourism products, and attracts international buyers and media from across the … [Read more...] about Indaba 2015
Queen Mary 2 Glides back into Friendly City
Today, 15 April 2015, Nelson Mandela Bay was ready to welcome back RMS Queen Mary 2 into the Port of Port Elizabeth for the second time since her maiden call on 8 April 2013. After two years the large cruise liner carrying 2 620 passengers and 1 200 crew members has made her way back to the friendly city where Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) provided the beat of the African Drum and dancers as visitors stepped on to the shores of Nelson Mandela Bay. Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism CEO, Ms … [Read more...] about Queen Mary 2 Glides back into Friendly City
Tourism seals the deal
Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) was represented at Meetings Africa 2015, which took place from the 23rd – 25th February 2015 at The Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. In recent years, the global meetings industry has begun to recognise Africa as a sought after destination. With this in mind NMBT ensured to showcase the destinations versatile product offerings and services to compete for the business events opportunities and meetings to take place in Nelson Mandela Bay. Meetings … [Read more...] about Tourism seals the deal
Tourism on the up
Nelson Mandela Bay experienced a busy and festive summer season with visitors, families and locals enjoying all the destination had on offer. Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) statistics reflected a general improvement overall. During December 2014, approximately 367 753 bed nights were sold in Nelson Mandela Bay at an average occupancy of 79.17% up by 8.40%. It is estimated that in the region of 319 253 overnight visitors came to Nelson Mandela Bay spending in the region of R346 282 013, up … [Read more...] about Tourism on the up
A tourist in our own city.
Some industries in our fair city just don’t close over the December holidays. Remember, people must eat, drink and be merry. Lets give a random example. Cows dont have a holiday. They need to be milked and that milk needs to be processes. So, why don’t you think of an industry the has to keep on working to supply the masses. But I digress. As i was one of those who worked over the festive period there was no time to do the holiday thing. So we decided that on the weekends, new year we would … [Read more...] about A tourist in our own city.
Port Elizabeth Beach Tips
Visitors to Port Elizabeth and residents alike would do well to heed these quick beach tips and also note the beaches which are manned by lifeguards as well as the times. Tips for the beach: Only swim where lifeguard flags are displayed. Never swim alone. Seek advise if you are using the beach for the first time on where to swim and what equipment to use. Always put on sun block, Drink water when staying for many hours in the sun. Your children must always be in sight. They must … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Beach Tips
