One of the things that we as a family do on the Longhair and other family member birthday's (27 June) is break bread - lots of it. Invariably we have, for the last three years, ended up in Parliament Street for brunch and then a walk through historical Central - and this as a result of the amazing work done by the Nelson Mandela Bay Development Agency in the area. This morning we were shocked to see the rapid degeneration of Parliament Street in the space of a few short months - smiling … [Read more...] about Parliament Street’s LOSS is Stanley Street’s Gain
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Are You off to the Tourism Indaba?
Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) is pulling out all the stops for the South African tourism event of the year, Indaba 2011, which takes place this weekend from May 7 to 10 at the Albert Luthuli Convention Centre in Durban. The organisation is gearing up to showcase the diversity of the Nelson Mandela Bay as a destination. It is also taking to Indaba - with the support of the municipality and the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA) - a group of Small, Medium and Micro-Enterprises to … [Read more...] about Are You off to the Tourism Indaba?
2011 Welcome Awards welcome Prestigious PE Venue
A highly regarded member of Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT), The Plantation, is on track to win more awards after it was announced last week that the premier venue has been shortlisted for prestigious tourism industry prize, the Welcome Awards 2011. “We are absolutely thrilled to have been recognised not only by the industry, but by our customers,” said Sarah Dirsuwei, co-owner of The Plantation. “Our philosophy is to treat every person who comes through our gates as royalty.” The … [Read more...] about 2011 Welcome Awards welcome Prestigious PE Venue
Rooftop Exposes Hidden Gem
Local video production company Rooftop have put themselves on the global map after they won a special jury award, on 18 April, at the annual WorldFest - Houston International Film Fest putting them second in the category of Travel and Tourism videos, for a short tourism video filmed for Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) last year. Managing director of Rooftop, Richard Ahlfeldt, who was the executive producer of the video, said it was "brilliant to be recognised" by one of America's oldest film … [Read more...] about Rooftop Exposes Hidden Gem
Time for That Race for Women and Men Who Like to Dress Like Women
Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) have thrown their weight behind the SPAR Women's 10km Challenge at King's Beach on May 7. "We hope that women from all over South Africa - and particularly from areas around Nelson Mandela Bay - will come to enjoy the most beautiful race in South Africa's friendliest city," said NMBT Marketing Manager Titus Chuene. "We see the Challenge and the 5km Fun Run as an ideal opportunity to promote Port Elizabeth as a world class sporting destination," he … [Read more...] about Time for That Race for Women and Men Who Like to Dress Like Women
Opening of Brookes Hill Family Restaurant Location Welcomed
The planned re-opening next month of the revamped multimillion-rand Brookes Hill Pavilion has been welcomed by Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism's (NMBT) CEO, who said the increased offering of beachfront entertainment and restaurant facilities in the city would be a great boost to the city's tourism assets. "It is wonderful to have such a facility at a prime beachfront location. The additional restaurants and entertainment venues will not only serve the city's residents but also the many tourists … [Read more...] about Opening of Brookes Hill Family Restaurant Location Welcomed
Come Closer to Nelson Mandela Bay
Canadian strategic consultant and author Anita Mendiratta, who in March 2011 launched her book, Come Closer, on the importance of global tourism in the social, economic and diplomatic development of nations assisted Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) with the development of the organisation's strategic planning process during 2008. NMBT CEO Mandlakazi Skefile said Mendiratta's book "Come Closer: How Tourism Is Shaping the Future of Nations", offered travel professionals insight into the … [Read more...] about Come Closer to Nelson Mandela Bay
St Georges Park 150th Anniversary
Towards the end of last year I came across an entry in the book Port Elizabeth in Bygone Days, written by JJ Redgrave and published in 1947, that detailed the opening ceremony of St Georges Park on 6 August 1861. I stopped and said to myself; "Self, this is such a great opportunity to embark on a little bit of marketing for old Port Elizabeth, not to mention a great opportunity for the tourism industry to promote Port Elizabeth AND make a little bit of loot." So I sent a heads up to a … [Read more...] about St Georges Park 150th Anniversary
Port Elizabeth Offers a Bit of April Loving
Love will be at the heart of Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism's (NMBT) campaign for the 2011 April holidays, with a distinct feeling in the city that it's a place with "lots to love and lots to do". "There is no better person to ask why one should love Nelson Mandela Bay than a local," said Titus Chuene, NMBT marketing manager. "When tourists come to Nelson Mandela Bay it is often to visit family and friends, so it's these locals who will be able to best market the city - because they live here and … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Offers a Bit of April Loving
Chuene Tackles Table Mountain and Wins
Nelson Mandela Bay is the only Metropolitan area outside the Western Cape which has given its support to Cape Town's tourism authorities' bid to get Table Mountain voted as one of the world's Official New7Wonders of Nature. This follows Titus Chuene's, marketing manager of Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT), recent call to the city's residents to support Cape Town Tourism and vote for Table Mountain. As a result, Cape Town Tourism has named Chuene as an official ambassador of their Table … [Read more...] about Chuene Tackles Table Mountain and Wins
Friendly City Looks Forward to Return of Tour of South Africa
On Tuesday 22 February Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay in a joint effort with Cacadu Province delivered what has been described as an overwhelmingly successful third stage of The Cell C Tour of Africa which saw Kristian House retain the gold Lion jersey in the GC Classifications with a 02'22 lead. Stage results in Port Elizabeth were: Yohann Gene (15) Europcar rider - 04:05'27" Johann Rabie (65) Team Bonitas - 04:05'27" Gregory Habeaux (4) Verandas Willems-Accent 04:05'27" With … [Read more...] about Friendly City Looks Forward to Return of Tour of South Africa
How Can I Vote for an Illusion?
We have family down in 'Slaapstad' that assure us that Table Mountain does exist. We remain unconvinced however as whenever we visit it is either raining heavily or there are storm clouds in the direction of this so-called Table Mountain. Every now and then the rain will lift and the clouds clear and we will get a glance at what looks like an illusion to us. I recall walking up a steep hill once and, when we got to the top, it didn't look like a Table at all - just some rocks, a couple of … [Read more...] about How Can I Vote for an Illusion?
Investigation into Ailing Tourism Icons Continues
Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) is investigating all facts around the downscaling of the city's iconic tourism products because their loss will impact negatively on its mandate to market the city. This was the outcome of the NMBT board meeting late last week. "We are gathering the latest information, so that NMBT can make a valuable contribution as the city's primary tourism organisation. NMBT will assess how these icon's can be developed rather than down-scaled or closed down," said … [Read more...] about Investigation into Ailing Tourism Icons Continues
Assault Against Bay Icons High on Today’s Agenda
The Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) board is set to meet today to discuss amongst other items, the mounting concern over the future of some of the city's tourism icons. "Like the rest of the people of Nelson Mandela Bay, we are concerned over the downscaling of tourism products like Bayworld and the Apple Express," said Titus Chuene, NMBT marketing manager. "Every functioning city needs to have viable tourism-related activities. We have been well aware of the problems facing some of the … [Read more...] about Assault Against Bay Icons High on Today’s Agenda
