SPOTLIGHT ON NMB CONFERENCES

Seen at Meetings Africa 2023, from left: Natasha Carmody, Caroline Morgan and Melissa Palmer, of NMB Conferences.

Bringing conferences to Nelson Mandela Bay

NMB Conferences, a new business dedicated to promoting conference tourism in Nelson Mandela Bay, has officially launched. The company’s mission is to attract more conferences to the region by providing introduction services to event organisers, from connecting them with local suppliers to organising site visits.

With its strategic location, excellent infrastructure, and abundance of natural beauty, Nelson Mandela Bay is a prime destination for conferences and events. However, many event organisers struggle to find the right suppliers or simply don’t consider having their event there, resulting in lost opportunities for the region.

NMB Conferences aims to bridge this gap, by providing a one-stop-shop for event organisers. The company’s team of experts will work closely with organisers to understand their needs and preferences and connect them with the best local suppliers, such as venues, catering companies, AV equipment providers, local organisers and transportation companies. By providing comprehensive support, NMB Conferences hopes to make organising events in Nelson Mandela Bay seamless and stress-free.

In addition to connecting event organisers with local suppliers, NMB Conferences will also offer site visits to help them explore the area’s many attractions and facilities. The company will consult with organisers to create customised itineraries that suit their preferences and schedules, ensuring that they get the most out of their visit to the region.

The NMB Conferences team consists of Caroline Morgan, Melissa Palmer and Natasha Carmody. These three are well-connected in the local industry, active members of SAACI, NMBBEA, The Event Greening Forum and other industry organisations.

Ms Morgan, said: “We are excited to launch NMB Conferences and to promote Nelson Mandela Bay as a premier conference and event destination. Our goal is to boost our local economy by bringing more business events to our Bay. We look forward to working with event organisers from around the world and showcasing the many wonderful things that Nelson Mandela Bay has to offer."

Despite being freshly-formed, NMB Conferences has already run a successful site visit and supplier session for a prospective client, and are pleased to announce that the Public Health Association will be coming to Nelson Mandela Bay for its 2023 conference. “We value the support of our Province (ECPTA) and our Municipality (NMBM) in helping us win over this client. Cooperation and collaboration makes us all stronger,” Ms Morgan added.

Ms Palmer said: “Business tourism generates significant revenue and economic growth for our city. It attracts large numbers of professionals and academics to our city for conferences, meetings, and events, leading to increased demand for local accommodation, transportation, dining, and entertainment.”

Ms Carmody said: “We recently represented Nelson Mandela Bay at Meetings Africa 2023, where we pitched to nineteen local and international buyers.” NMB Conferences is now accepting enquiries from event organisers who are interested in hosting their events in Nelson Mandela Bay.

For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.nmbconferences.co.za or contact them at info@nmbconferences.co.za