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Ikasi township vibes for NMBT AGM

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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

Hlulani Masingi – Peace in the Bay

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Present at the launch of the Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) App and the Unique Mastertons Coffee Blend of the Bay was Hlulani Masingi - the Online Editor for Kwenta Media. Kwenta is a Johannesburg based publisher of African Travel Market magazine along with Mamas & Papas and Essay magazine. Hlulani took full advantage of the sunny day and great mosaics on the Donkin Reserve. … [Read more...] about Hlulani Masingi – Peace in the Bay

“Mom there is nothing to do in PE!” Now there is an App for that!

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Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) is proud to announce the launch of its newly upgraded mobile application "Nelson Mandela Bay Travel Guide", now offering an updated user interface, improved functionality and updated information, providing users with a smooth and easy to use mobile platform, for locals and visitors alike who are eager to explore the Bay. The upgraded NMB Travel Guide application aims to provide users with an in depth look into Nelson Mandela Bay and all the exciting … [Read more...] about “Mom there is nothing to do in PE!” Now there is an App for that!

NMBT exhibits peoples experiences of the bay

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Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) have joined forces with Colours of You SA, a community of local creative's encouraging artistic talent and all things South African, to promote tourism month in 2016 through social media and the camera lenses of the people of the Bay. The Tourism Month collaboration will kick off with a launch in the Athenaeum where an exciting exhibition of photographs will showcase Nelson Mandela Bay through the eyes of the locals and those who visited. NMBT invites the … [Read more...] about NMBT exhibits peoples experiences of the bay

NMBT Gives Back on Mandela Day

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Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) celebrated Mandela Day on the 18 July as the organisation elevated their corporate social investment initiatives for the day by supporting a variety of causes to honor the birthday of our city's namesake. As an organisation Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism heeded the call to action and commenced the Mandela Month initiatives with CEO Ms Mandlakazi Skefile supporting the SOD turning (ground breaking) in aid of Khamvalethu School done by the Port of Ngquru on the 15 … [Read more...] about NMBT Gives Back on Mandela Day

NMB Enters the Business Event Sector

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With Nelson Mandela Bay hosting more business events, the city's business tourism segment is proving to be stiff competition for other major cities throughout the country. As part of their strategy to grow this sector even further, Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) will be attending the 30th Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) congress to be held in Bloemfontein from 5 to 7 June where the delegation led by Chief Executive Officer, Mandlakazi Skefile will be … [Read more...] about NMB Enters the Business Event Sector

Nelson Mandela Bay makes headway at INDABA 2016

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Nelson Mandela Bay received an overwhelming response at Indaba 2016 where the highlight of the show for Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) being the launch of the Bottlenose Dolphin Capital to international trade and media. "Indaba was very exciting for us this year. We met with a large number of International Operators especially the Dutch, German and Belgium representatives who showed great interest in our Bottlenose Dolphin Capital concept and are eager to package it as part of their tour … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay makes headway at INDABA 2016

NMBT Showcase for INDABA 2016

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It is once again that time of the year when the tourism industry descends on the biggest tourism display on the African continent, the Tourism Indaba 2016 that is billed to take place at the Durban ICC and DEC in Kwa-Zulu Natal from 07 to 09 May 2016. Indaba is the biggest Travel and Trade show in Africa and one of the top three must-attend events of its kind. South African Tourism says that over 9 000 meetings have already been scheduled and 3 000 meetings confirmed. This is up by 1 000 when … [Read more...] about NMBT Showcase for INDABA 2016

NMB to host Commmonwealth Games

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Nelson Mandela Bay will host a week- long festival of judo when the Commonwealth Judo Games 2016 take place in the city from 23 to 28 April at the NMMU Summerstrand campus. Hosted for the first time in the African continent, the Commonwealth Judo Games join international sporting events in the city including Ironman Africa and the Ocean Racing Series. Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay is the first South African host city to host the Judo Commonwealth Championships, confirmed Mr Pannas … [Read more...] about NMB to host Commmonwealth Games

Business urged to plug into Metro oceans economy

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Deputy Minister of Tourism, Tokozile Xasa urged business to plug into the opportunities available in the ocean economy in the Nelson Mandela Bay at an event hosted yesterday by Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) discussing the impact of unlocking the tourism potential of South Africa's Oceans through Operation Phakisa. "Industry has the capacity to work together to unlock the full potential of the oceans economy and business needs to use the tourism space to enter the oceans economy. There are … [Read more...] about Business urged to plug into Metro oceans economy

NMBT showcases at WTM Africa

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In a bid to showcase Nelson Mandela Bay to international buyers and trade visitors, Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) participated in the World Tourism Marketing - Africa (WTM) Market which took place from the 6th to the 8th of April 2016 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. WTM Africa is one of the continent's largest trade travel industry events and it in its third year. The vibrant and culturally diverse show that is mirrored on the well-known flagship event, WTM in London … [Read more...] about NMBT showcases at WTM Africa

Flagship Events bring huge benefits to NMB

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Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) was prepared to welcome all who flocked to the coastal destination to cool down at the beach and enjoy all the attractions and activities on offer. As temperatures rose with little to no wind the destination provided great relief through the beach offerings and swimming facilities such as MacArthur’s pools and Splash Waterworld. Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism was fully stocked and prepared with information services on offer for visitors through the visitor … [Read more...] about Flagship Events bring huge benefits to NMB

NMBT to strategise plan against industry crime

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An urgent action plan to fight the worrying crime rate in Nelson Mandela Bay's (NMB) prime tourism, residential and educational area of the beachfront is to be discussed today at a special meeting involving key role-players. Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism chief executive, Mandlakazi Skefile said that it was essential to preserve the reputation of the beachfront as a safe environment for everyone, including international and South Africa visitors to the city. "By and large, the area is safe, … [Read more...] about NMBT to strategise plan against industry crime

Don’t be dom, don’t pass on this pass

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Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) has become a rather popular destination with locals and visitors due to the accessibility and convenience to explore the city with the Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) Pass Card. Due to popularity and industry demand this has motivated NMBT to create an electronic NMB Pass to further enhance the attractiveness of the destination. The Nelson Mandela Bay Pass is a smartcard access card that provides you with free and discounted admission to a variety of attractions … [Read more...] about Don’t be dom, don’t pass on this pass