Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) was prepared to welcome scores of locals and visitors 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 prepared with information services on offer for visitors through the … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bays Scorcher of a Summer
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NMBT Offices – Editors Pic
This image is from the MyPE Editor's Flickr Account - offering some topical daily images from a phone smarter than Alan, occasional images from a DSLR and scanned images of Port Elizabeth as he wanders around the Bay pretending to know a lot and sometimes succeeding in making a complete hash of it! NMBT Offices Image by awstraton The Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism Offices on Donkin Street This image is randomly selected from an ever growing repository of publicly available images taken in and … [Read more...] about NMBT Offices – Editors Pic
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
#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
NMBT and TNPA Join Hands
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) have collaborated this year for Mandela Day in order to commemorate Nelson Mandela's Birthday by making a difference in the lives of Siyaphambili Disabled Community project. This project consists of a group of 12 members with a variety of disabilities who generate an income by doing arts and crafts to sustain their livelihoods. Ms Mandlakazi Skefile CEO of Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism shares, "A flourishing tourism … [Read more...] about NMBT and TNPA Join Hands
From Quebec to Port Elizabeth for International Medical Congress
Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) announced today that the Biennial Congress of The South African Society of Travel Medicine (SASTM) will be hosted in Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) from 14th -17th September 2016 at the Sun Boardwalk Convention Centre. The theme for the conference is Travel Health Africa. The SASTM's Mission is to guide the profession in all aspects relating to the practice of travel medicine, liaise with the travel industry, consult with relevant authorities, advise the public and … [Read more...] about From Quebec to Port Elizabeth for International Medical Congress
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
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
NMBT raises concerns over Fish Farm
After extensive consultations and research Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism has found reason to be concerned with the proposed location of the Algoa Bay Sea Based Aquaculture Development Zone (ADZ). Whilst all concerned understand the value and need for the fish farm in the future with regards to job creation, aquaculture projects as well as diminishing resources, the concern remains that the current location will have an immediate and potentially disastrous negative impact on the tourism … [Read more...] about NMBT raises concerns over Fish Farm
NMBT’s Online Marketing Seminar
23 September 2014, Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) hosted a Tourism Seminar for industry stakeholders in order to allow industry to keep up to date with e-marketing trends shared by experts in the field. NMBT has aligned the latest business plan with a strong e-marketing strategy due to a number of reasons such as reaching larger segmented target audiences, and more measurable marketing reach and a fraction of the cost of your more traditional marketing mediums. Ms Mandlakazi Skefile, … [Read more...] about NMBT’s Online Marketing Seminar
NMBT’s Skefile issues response
Dear MyPE The purpose of this letter is to correct the Municipality’s misrepresentation as contained in the article published in The Herald, 3rd September : "Municipality wants to pull plug on Bay Tourism Agency ". Two months ago, a report was tabled at Council motivating for the review of all agencies (NMBT, UDDI and MBDA) – Rationalisation of Municipal Entities. The municipality is legislated by the MFMA from time to time to review the performance of all organizations that it provides … [Read more...] about NMBT’s Skefile issues response
Port Elizabeth Tourism Month Highlights
Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism invites you to share and participate in the tourism month activities. Listed below are some of the first week's highlights. Saturday, 6 September 2014 will be a great opportunity to join in and walk the Flamingo Trail in the Zwartkops Nature Reserve. The walk starts at 9:00 and should last between 3 to 4 hours. Should the weather not be great the Aloe Trail will be done. The trail is 11 km long, but there are different short cuts so families with children can come … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Tourism Month Highlights
Universal Accessibility test for Bay Tourists
On Wednesday 30 July 2014 Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) experienced the Bay from a different point of view as they participated in the Wheelchair Wednesday campaign run by the Association for Persons with Physical Disabilities (APD). The campaign assists in creating awareness for those who use wheelchairs and also raises funds to donate wheelchairs - 100 in 2014 and 250 in the 3 year existence of the campaign. Mr Brian Bezuidenehout from APD, expressed his gratitude saying, "It has been … [Read more...] about Universal Accessibility test for Bay Tourists
Penguin Cleanup
On Friday 18 July 2014 people will be giving up 67 minutes to honour global Icon Nelson Mandela in the first implementation of Mandela Day since his passing. Nelson Mandela Bay, consisting of Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch - the only destination privileged to bear the name of Madiba - will unite through the implementation of a variety of service projects throughout the Bay and show the world why th ebay is known as the city of Freedom. "It is through Mr Mandela's leadership, … [Read more...] about Penguin Cleanup
