South Africa’s Hotel and Tourism Sector Set for Steady Growth as Visitor Numbers Continue to Grow: PwC Outlook: South Africa’s hotel industry is set for steady growth in the next five years driven by an increase in the number of foreign visitors into the African continent. Pietro Calicchio, Industry leader of Hospitality & Gambling, PwC Southern Africa (www.PwC.com), says: “Although the South African economy has weakened considerably, the overall outlook for hotels in South … [Read more...] about South Africa’s Hotel and Tourism Sector Set for Steady Growth as Visitor Numbers Continue to Grow: PwC Outlook
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Which is bigger – Mining or Tourism?
At business breakfast for the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) at the PE St Georges Club this morning, Professor Andre Roux reminded us that the Mining and Agriculture sector in South Africa comprises around 10% of the SA Economy, the services sector around 70% and of that the Tourism sector is bigger than mining and agriculture. SA's Sports Economy is bigger than SA's Gold Economy. We have bountiful natural attractions and world class sportsmen. Algoa Bay is recognised as … [Read more...] about Which is bigger – Mining or Tourism?
Lukhanji Tourism Organisation – Queenstown Promotion
Visit and explore Queenstown, Eastern Cape accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Queenstown, Eastern Cape selected video for you: Enjoy beauty and history of the Eastern Cape in Queenstown, South Africa! Click HERE to find more 'Queenstown, Eastern Cape' videos. Queenstown, Eastern Cape video selected based on a YouTube search - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite … [Read more...] about Lukhanji Tourism Organisation – Queenstown Promotion
The role of business events on tourism in the Bay
We need dramatic action to change the tourism momentum for Nelson Mandela Bay, and the Eastern Cape in general. The drop in the number of holidaymakers over the summer holiday season in the Bay, and the consistent decline in market share in the Eastern Cape over the last decade, indicates that a new inclusive strategy is urgently needed to build both domestic and international numbers to destinations throughout the Eastern Cape. Downward momentum is a difficult trend to reverse and we need to … [Read more...] about The role of business events on tourism in the Bay
Neesha and Kate of SA Tourism in the lighthouse at Donkin Reserve in Port Elizabeth
This Donkin Reserve Port Elizabeth image is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more. Neesha and Kate of SA Tourism in the lighthouse at Donkin Reserve in Port Elizabeth. #speedmarketing Image by InsideSouthAfrica This image is automatically selected as it was published with this keyword/s relevant to Port Elizabeth: Donkin Reserve Port Elizabeth. Please - CLICK HERE to report any 'offensive' images. Don't forget to support and thank the … [Read more...] about Neesha and Kate of SA Tourism in the lighthouse at Donkin Reserve in Port Elizabeth
Buffalo City Tourism unveils new campaign at Indaba 2016
Buffalo City Tourism unveils new campaign at Indaba 2016 by Eastern Cape – MyPR: Buffalo City – Your Triple A Destination 25 April 2016 BCM TOURISM TO UNVEIL EXCITING NEW MARKETING CAMPAIGN AT INDABA 2016 Buffalo City: Your Triple A destination The eyes of the world’s major tourism stakeholders will turn to South Africa in early May when thousands of tour operators and product owners converge in Durban for Indaba 2016 – and Buffalo City will be there, rolling out an exciting new campaign … [Read more...] about Buffalo City Tourism unveils new campaign at Indaba 2016
Elundini Tourism
Visit and explore Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape selected video for you: Elundini Municipality an area of the Eastern Cape which is truly undiscovered. Elundini Municipality is made up of small local towns, namely Uggie, Maclear and Mount Fletcher just south of the Lesotho border. Click HERE to find more 'Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape' … [Read more...] about Elundini Tourism
Flagship Events bring huge benefits to NMB
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
Bay economy benefits from tourism
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has come out in support of the proposal presented by the Economic Development Directorate to councillors at the economic development, tourism and agriculture committee, as it is aligned with the Business Chamber's Vision 2030 and the NMB Industrial Development Strategy. "Tourism has been identified as a sector with the potential to promote economic growth and development in Nelson Mandela Bay, in line with moves to diversify the Bay's economy. The … [Read more...] about Bay economy benefits from tourism
Home Affairs says UK traveller reports are ‘baseless and inaccurate’
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’
Friendly City’s Tourism Ambassadors offer visitors a warm welcome
Port Elizabeth on MyPR: Friendly City’s Tourism Ambassadors offer visitors a warm welcome Port Elizabeth, 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 … [Read more...] about Friendly City’s Tourism Ambassadors offer visitors a warm welcome
Uber Tourism
Alon Lits - Uber General Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa and Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism CEO, Ms Mandlakazi Skefile at the official launch of Uber in Port Elizabeth on 8 December 2015. Alon showed a map of Africa of all the Unique Hits on the Uber App as Africans checked in to see if the service was available in their home towns yet. What was most interesting about the map was that the Unique Hits were almost exclusively along the coast. Showing, I think, the proof that coastal tourism is where … [Read more...] about Uber Tourism
Dear NMBT – How about Water Tourism of a different kind?
Algoa Bay and Port Elizabeth is positioned as the Watersports Capital (Definitely of South Africa, maybe of Africa and hopefully of the World). We continue to host many international watersport events such as Ironman and various sailing regattas such as the recent 5O5 World Championships. Not too long ago we were concerned about tourists coming to our fair shores and consuming too much precious water as we were in the grip of a drought. Presently the rest of the country is experiencing … [Read more...] about Dear NMBT – How about Water Tourism of a different kind?
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
Year on Year Decrease in Tourists to SA
South Africa experienced a decrease in the number of arrivals in August, compared to last year, according to Statistics South Africa's monthly tourism and migration figures. According to the statistics, released on Monday afternoon, foreign arrivals decreased by 6.4% in August, compared to August last year. Departures of foreign travellers decreased by 4.2%. On a month-to-month basis, foreign arrivals decreased by 2.9% in August, compared to July this year. On the other hand, departures … [Read more...] about Year on Year Decrease in Tourists to SA
