Getting to grips with the trends of Ironman participants to Nelson Mandela Bay is but one of the interesting topics to be shared at a two-day tourism students' conference in Port Elizabeth starting tomorrow (Thursday 3 October). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University is hosting the Tourism Educators of South Africa student conference starting at 9am tomorrow October where tourism educators and tourism students from throughout the country will share presentations on topics pertinent to the … [Read more...] about Tourism research under spotlight at NMMU
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What makes Nelson Mandela Bay sexy?
The debate on what makes Nelson Mandela Bay sexy and sellable as a tourism destination will gain traction on Tuesday when former head of Cape Town Tourism meets with industry leaders for an interactive session aimed at unlocking new possibilities in destination marketing. Mariette Du Toit-Helmbold, now owner of Destinate – an international destination marketing agency – will discuss what it really is that makes destination marketing and tourism assets sweat so cities can reap the … [Read more...] about What makes Nelson Mandela Bay sexy?
In celebration of tourism month
In celebration of South Africa's Heritage and Tourism month of September, ART Gallery is hosting an exhibition celebrating South African Masters and contemporary artists. Artists, many represented on the Citadel top 100 Art Price Index; will be represented in the exhibition which opens on Friday 6 September at 5pm. Works exhibited are from leading SA Artists – namely: Gregoire Boonzaier, Frans Claerhout, Cecil Skotnes, Carl Buchner and many more including Hannes Harrs, Andrew Verster, Judith … [Read more...] about In celebration of tourism month
Interview with Mandlakazi Skefile at SAACI 2013
Interview with Mandlakazi Skefile from Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism at SAACI 2013. The SAACI Annual Congress and Exhibition took place at The Boardwalk Convention Centre, Hotel & Spa in Port Elizabeth from 28 - 30 July 2013. http://youtu.be/JQwFH7KJp_A Uploaded to Youtube by: SATravelTrade Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in the form below: Click here to see more PE Videos. … [Read more...] about Interview with Mandlakazi Skefile at SAACI 2013
SAACI 2013 – Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk
This video shows an interview with Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk, at the SAACI Annual Congress and Exhibition 2013 held in Port Elizabeth (28 - 30 July). http://youtu.be/R_FjBZQ4mhI Uploaded to Youtube by: SATravelTrade Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in the form below: Click here to see more PE Videos. … [Read more...] about SAACI 2013 – Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk
Port Elizabeth gets a Mango
Low cost airline Mango's first flight from Johannesburg landed in Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay this morning. The airline will initially operate daily return flights between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth and Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. Since opening for sales on the route less than 10 days ago, forward bookings have shown positive movement with expected load factors in the upper region of 80% thus-far. The inaugural flight from Johannesburg was at capacity, with 186 Guests … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth gets a Mango
China now one of SA’s top five source tourist markets
Tourist arrivals to South Africa grew by 10.5% for the first six months of 2012, more than double the global average of 5% for the same period. According to the most recent tourism figures, tourist numbers to South Africa increased by an impressive 10.5% during the first half of 2012, which is double the global tourism growth rate of 5%. "Stats SA's tourism figures indicate that South Africa experienced an excellent first half of the year, attracting 4 416 373 tourists to the country … [Read more...] about China now one of SA’s top five source tourist markets
September is Tourism Month
Residents were urged to become tourists in their own city during the upcoming tourism month that was launched by the city's tourism authority, NMBT, today at the Red Location Museum in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth. Events coordinator at Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) Phrosne Phillips said locals could expect an array of activities that would range from festivals and trails to the interesting Traveling Tribe promotion. "Tourism month this year will focus on experiences right here at … [Read more...] about September is Tourism Month
Up-skilling in tourism management
Boomtown Strategic Brand Agency has built its portfolio of tourism clients over the past few years becoming specialists in destination branding and marketing, as well as tourism promotion. With tourism continuing to grow as a priority sector in South Africa, Boomtown has focused its efforts to become more knowledgeable and leading regarding current tourism trends as well as the various elements that play a role within the industry. Through the University of Cape Town’s, Get Smart Learning … [Read more...] about Up-skilling in tourism management
SA Tourists Arrivals Increase in 2012
Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk says South Africa saw exceptional growth in tourist arrivals in the first quarter of 2012. Overall tourist arrivals to South Africa grew by an impressive 10.5 percent in the first quarter of 2012, with strong growth recorded across all regions, he said. The period from January to March 2012 saw a total of 2 267 807 tourist arrivals to South Africa - 216 031 or 10.5 percent more than in the corresponding period in 2011. He also announced that overseas … [Read more...] about SA Tourists Arrivals Increase in 2012
The Financial Impact of the Springboks England Game
Take part in our poll and help us determine just what the financial impact of the Springboks vs England 3rd Test is to Port Elizabeth and surrounds. If you own an accommodation establishment or have hosted friends or family over the weekend you are encouraged to answer the questions below. All the answers will form part of ongoing motivation to our City Fathers and Tourism Authorities to continue promoting successful events such as these. Submitting information is easy and anonymous - … [Read more...] about The Financial Impact of the Springboks England Game
PE based Khaya Volunteer hires Sapphire Street for consumer PR drive
A local agency has been asked to increase brand awareness among UK consumers while positioning Khaya Volunteer as an expert in the field of volunteering and 'gapping'. Khaya Volunteer, which has projects across South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zanzibar, provides access to projects predominantly to gap year students and grey-gappers wanting to make a difference on their travels. It is calling on Sapphire Street help to promote its experiences within the UK and wider European … [Read more...] about PE based Khaya Volunteer hires Sapphire Street for consumer PR drive
Mexican Tourism Study Slammed as ‘Misleading’ and ‘Questionable’
Local tourism and security bosses have hit out at reports based on a Mexican crime study that said people were more likely to be murdered in Nelson Mandela Bay than in Johannesburg. The chief executives of Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) Mandlakazi Skefile and Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA) Sybert Liebenberg said the figures presented by Mexican research NGO Seguridad, Justicia y Paz were questionable and that the document did not focus on the tourism industry at … [Read more...] about Mexican Tourism Study Slammed as ‘Misleading’ and ‘Questionable’
At Least Port Elizabeth People are Friendly
I was recently quite dismayed to see that South African's are not rated as being very friendly by visitors to our fair shores. (See: Here's a Shocker - We thought the perception of South Africans was one of a friendly people). Well, one MyPE reader took the findings to heart and embarked on a quest to ascertain whether we in Port Elizabeth and the Eastern Cape considered ourselves as friendly people. Adopting the highly sophisticated technique of allowing the phone book to fall open at a … [Read more...] about At Least Port Elizabeth People are Friendly
Here’s a Shocker – We thought the perception of South Africans was one of a friendly people
The recently released South African Tourism Report contains SA Tourism's summation of the tourism market and one of the charts summarizes Key Brand metrics such as Memorable, Adventurous, Natural Wildlife Experience, Welcoming People You Can Interact With, A Wide Variety of Experiences, Breathtaking, Enriching, Unique, An Authentic Travel Experience, Value for Money and Safety & Security. Across the board South Africa is consistently ranked by tourists from Netherlands, Germany, UK, … [Read more...] about Here’s a Shocker – We thought the perception of South Africans was one of a friendly people
