Harnessing the platform and opportunities provided by Tourism Month that is celebrated annually in September with the aim of encouraging South Africans to explore their own country, Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) kicked off an exciting collaboration with Mr PE UberMann and Khayalethu Youth Centre when taking 14 youths to Addo Elephant National Park on Wednesday, 12th September. Mr PE UberMann, Ofentse Boloko approached NMBT to initiate a tourism programme whereby the children from … [Read more...] about Khayalethu Youth explore Addo
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Tourism Month in Nelson Mandela Bay – Time to Explore and #ShareTheBay
September is officially Tourism Month and Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) have lined up a great roster of events aimed at promoting the destination, whilst giving residents of the Bay a variety of activities to enjoy and partake in. Global events such as the Ironman 70.3 World Championship, definitely started the month on a high note and this will continue to the end of September with the International Rugby game between SA and Australia proving that Nelson Mandela Bay has full capacity to … [Read more...] about Tourism Month in Nelson Mandela Bay – Time to Explore and #ShareTheBay
ACSA, NMBMM and NMBT Sign MoU
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) today together with key stakeholders including Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality (NMBMM) and the Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance air service connectivity between national gateways and the city of Nelson Mandela Bay through Port Elizabeth International Airport. Present at the signing was Mayor of NMMM Councillor Athol Trollip, CEO of Nelson Mandela Tourism (NMBT) Ms Mandlakazi Skefile and Mr Charles … [Read more...] about ACSA, NMBMM and NMBT Sign MoU
NMBT partnership to enhance tourism accessibility
Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism is attending Africa’s Tourism Indaba 2018 in Durban from the 8-10th May to market the city as a world class tourism destination to international buyers and media. Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism and UnionPay International will use Africa’s biggest and the world’s third largest tourism trade show to announce and launch their collaboration. UnionPay International (UPI) is a subsidiary of China UnionPay focused on the growth and support of UnionPay’s global business. In … [Read more...] about NMBT partnership to enhance tourism accessibility
2017 Summer Season Spend
Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism(NMBT) is pleased to report positive results that followed the purpose driven initiatives ahead of the summer season to sustain tourism numbers. Income generated through the tourism sector for Nelson Mandela Bay during December 2017 included direct and indirect spend currently reflects an amount of R 1 201 438 240, and of that direct spend derived is R400 479 413. Editor: Compare the above numbers with the economic impact from the Volvo Ocean … [Read more...] about 2017 Summer Season Spend
NMB Hosting SAYTC
Nelson Mandela Bay is the proud host city of the 2017 SOUTH AFRICAN YOUTH TRAVEL CONFEDERATION (SAYTC) CONFERENCE #YTC2017 which will take place from 12-14 September 2017 bringing together 180 delegates from across the nation. Representation from across the country includes the Western Cape, Garden Route, Eastern Cape, Kwa-Zulu Natal and Gauteng which are the focus routes for the youth industry. A fruitful collaboration between SAYTC and Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) brings together … [Read more...] about NMB Hosting SAYTC
We Do Tourism Sustainably
Tourism Month is annually celebrated in September and Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT), Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA) and Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) will be collaborating this year to introduce the theme and the calendar of this year’s objectives. Tourism Month’s approach this year is “I Do Tourism” campaign under the theme of “Sustainable Tourism Development”. Following the ongoing success of NMBT’s #ShareTheBay campaign – a means through which locals and … [Read more...] about We Do Tourism Sustainably
NMBT off to Durban
The award winning INDABA is one of the largest and most important tourism marketing events on the African tourism and travel calendar, and is widely recognised as one of the top three must attend events on a global calendar. INDABA is a product of South African Tourism with the purpose of showcasing Southern Africa’s best tourism products, attracting international buyers and media stakeholders from around the world. The event will take place from 16-18 May 2017 at the Durban International … [Read more...] about NMBT off to Durban
Nelson Mandela Bay has a great deal of activities to offer the world
World Trade Market Africa (WTM Africa) is a leading business to business (B2B) exhibition for inbound and outbound Africa trade and tour markets. The exhibition is an essential platform for both inbound and outbound African travel & tourism markets to launch new products, increase their brand exposure, debate industry issues and gather market intelligence, often leading to new sales contacts, growth of existing relationships and securing new business. At this year’s WTM Africa, taking place … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay has a great deal of activities to offer the world
Marketing Nelson Mandela Bay to Spain
Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism has made great efforts when positioning the city as a world class travel destination by extending its reach into the international travel market and by building collaborations with trade and media. Through hosting visiting groups, such as tour operators, destination marketing agencies and international media, Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism provides them with an authentic experience of Nelson Mandela Bay making them destination brand ambassadors of the city and surrounding … [Read more...] about Marketing Nelson Mandela Bay to Spain
The City that has more to offer than meets the eye
In 2012 the Willemse Family won a trip on SV Warrior from Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism. APRIL 2012 saw hundreds of people tagging a montage of Nelson Mandela Bay's treasures, the Top Ten city icons, on Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism's (NMBT) Facebook in the hope of winning incredible prizes and leaving their digital mark on the city's best-loved spots. Winning the main prize in April was Sonja Willemse which saw both her and her family plus family friends whisked out to sea on an amazing yacht … [Read more...] about The City that has more to offer than meets the eye
Thank You Germany, UK, Netherlands, France and others…
Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) has experienced a successful summer with tourists from across the globe being impressed with the destinations tourism offerings. The summer had ideal weather conditions alongside festive events and activations allowing tourists to experience not only the beach but also a variety of wildlife, heritage and adventure activities. "Through marketing an array of attractions and activities available in Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) and a manner in which to make them … [Read more...] about Thank You Germany, UK, Netherlands, France and others…
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
