Nelson Mandela Bay Convention Bureau Services

THE NELSON MANDELA BAY TOURISM (NMBT) CONVENTION BUREAU

Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism is the official destination marketing organization of Nelson Mandela Bay. The Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism Conference Bureau (NMBT) was established to assist and ensure that every conference is a memorable success by cutting the red tape, ensuring access to tourist sites, supplying accommodation and in general, taking care of the clients every need. The NMBT Conference Bureau provides destination expertise on Nelson Mandela Bay and supports associations, corporates, professional conference organisers, destination management companies and event organisers, which are interested in hosting events in the city or surrounding area.

The NMBT Convention Bureau is members of:

SAACI     South African Association of the Conference Industry

SATSA    South African Travel Association of South Africa

The NMBT convention bureau’s services include:

Pre and post bid assistance

• NMBT assists in lobbying for possible funding for large conferences to the city
• We assist with Bid presentations, bid site inspections and promotional material

Convention planning support

• NMBT assists with site inspections
• Marketing of the convention / event through different mediums
• Media & public relations assistance
• Assistance with sourcing of suppliers / local professional conference organizers

On site assistance and support

• Airport welcome receptions can be arranged
• Visitor information booths can be arranged at the conference
• Welcome bags and other promotional material can be supplied
• Visitors guides and maps can be supplied

Incentive Trip assistance and support

• Comprehensive destination expertise
• Itinerary planning
• Facilitation of stakeholder engagements

Other services include:

• Car Rental – special conference rates can be arranged
• Accommodation - special conference rates can be arranged
• Pre and Post Tours - special conference packages and rates can be arranged
• If no conference organiser is involved or delegates are responsible for own arrangements, NMBT can assist with a one-stop call centre for all their accommodation, car rental, tours, and day trip requirements in the Nelson Mandela Bay. Contact us at +27 (0)82 990 7652 or alternatively e-mail sisaacs@mandelametro.gov.za

Click here and complete the online form if you need assistance, a venue or quotes for your conference or event.

Alternatively download our Meetings and Incentive Planner. Your guide to planning events, conferences and incentive trips to Nelson Mandela Bay: