CALLING ALL TOURISM SMME PRODUCT OWNERS THAT WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE ON TOURISM TRAVEL MARKETS

The Economic Development Tourism and Agriculture Directorate invites Tourism SMMEs ( Tourist Guides, Tour Operators and Hospitality Industries) working in Nelson Mandela Bay to apply and participate at World Travel Market and Africa’s Travel Indaba trade shows scheduled to take place from 10 – 12 April 2024 and 13 – 16 May 2024 to showcase their products and offerings.

Thesew trade shows serve as a valuable networking opportunity and Africa’s Travel 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 world.

SMME Development is one of the key strategic priorities for the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, according to IDP with the following objectives:

• To provide financial and non-financial support
• To facilitate access to markets and trade
• And to encourage the participation of previously disadvantaged individuals through tourism enterprise development.

The World Travel Market brings the world to you and promote Africa to the world.  It delivers the leading global events for the travel industry. It is Africa’s leading and only business to business exhibition for both the inbound and outbound African travel and tourism markets.

A limited space for eligible and qualifying tourism enterprises to participate at the trade shows has been secured. 

HOW TO APPLY

Send you business profile to lsodladla@mandelametro.gov.za / pndzambo@mandelametro.gov.za before the end of business day 23 January 2024.

CRITERIA

The selection committee will be looking for the following when making their selections:

Selection Criteria:

• Must be a South African
• Must be based in Nelson Mandela Bay
• Must be a legally registered business
• Must be an SMME.
• Must have a complete Company Profile
• Must be willing to submit reports when/where necessary.
• BEE verified company = 51% black-owned
• Must be willing to sign legally binding agreement with NMBM.
• Business must operate on social media Platforms.
• 1-2-page motivation letter

CONTACT DETAILS

Phumeza Ndzambo, EDTA, 8^th Floor, Kwantu Towers

Contact: +27 (0) 71 624 1723/ 041 503 7514 Email: pndzambo@mandelametro.gov.za.

Lungiswa Sodladla, EDTA ,8^th Floor, Kwantu Towers

Contact: 041 503 7514, Email: lsodladla@mandelametro.gov.za