Womxn Xplore

01/09/2023

01/09/2023

Thank you Andisa Bonani for joining and writing this incredible overview of our familiarisation trip through the . Read the article in today’s HeraldLIVE - Nelson Mandela Bay.

31/08/2023

14/12/2022

Exhibitor Spotlight
Lilitha Hotel, Conferencing and Spa in , Eastern Cape exhibited at

Lilitha Hotel, Conferencing & Spa offers upmarket accommodation in and can also host your conferences, meetings and events. There is a spa where you can enjoy some pampering that includes massages, manicures, pedicures and other wellness experiences done by qualified spa therapists.

This is a womxn-owned business that has won awards for accommodation. Book your stay today!

12/12/2022

Exhibitor spotlight
Chumile Travel & Tours exhibited at ; this is a womxn-owned transport and travel business based in Gqeberha. We also used their services to transport our student volunteers.

Chumile Travel and Tours gives you 'confidence' as far as shuttling, guest transportation and travel is concerned.
They provide Luxury and Standard vehicles for shuttling purposes. Chumile Travel & Tours do airport transfers, shuttle services, guided tours and excursions.
http://www.chumiletravel.co.za/
+27 41 581 1904
[email protected]

26/09/2022

EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT:
Birkview Lodge
Glen Eden, East London, Eastern Cape
043 051 0397

Set on a lush estate surrounded by nature, Birkview Lodge is the place to go to get away from the City stress.
The expansive estate is also perfect for destination weddings and large events.

There is a children’s playground and outdoor swimming pool.

You can hike to the seaside or take a picnic basket to enjoy sunset by the lake.

The Impeccable, modern rooms all have en-suite bathroom and everything you need for convenience.

26/09/2022

We are grateful to our associates at Zulu Nomad and for including the employees of exhibitors in the pilot eAcadamy Tourism & Hospitality Course! Ithembalethu Guest House, Chumile Travel & Tours, Blissful Farm, Sunrisehotel_BWB, Atlega Women & Youth, and Empolweni Guest House we wish you all the best for the next 3 days as you gain valuable knowledge!

13/09/2022

07/09/2022

EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT
Mrs Thotho Mbatsha is a custodian of isiXhosa culture and heritage. If you were at you’ll remember her praise singing adorned in her traditional regalia. Mrs Mbatsha retired from the Health industry in 2020 to pursue her beading business full time, after three decades of running it as a side hustle.

Her products include isiXhosa beaded jewellery, traditional garments and beaded household accessories such as coasters, cutlery, place mats etc.

Mama Thotho’s services include bead training, Xhosa culture lessons, praise singing, Xhosa Traditional Dress styling and bead interpretation and interpretation lessons.

Add an authentic Xhosa experience to your guest’s stay by inviting Mama Thotho to teach guests how to make beaded items and how to dress in traditional Xhosa gear, appropriately according to custom. If you order beaded jewellery from Mama Thotho, she can deliver an interpretation for guests. A lovely pre-dinner activity your clients will remember forever.

If your clients would like to dress up in Xhosa attire, Mama Thotho can bring the garments for hire and also offers professional photography and videography to capture the moments.

Contact Mama Thotho on +27 65 916 9331 or [email protected].

28/08/2022

Congratulations 🥳 🎉 to Mariska Hay from Despatch who has won the and Blissful Farm competition! Mariska posted photos next to the Womxn Xplore and Blissful Farm banners to win herself an amazing, weekend for 2 including accommodation, meals, nature walks and guided meditation.

Blissful Farm is a place to escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life, for those that seek tranquility. Situated at Farm off the Wild coast Jikeleza Route in the Beacon Bay area of East London, South Africa.

Blissful Farm is the ultimate getaway spot for an unmatched experience in holistic wellness and lifestyle management. Blissful Farm aims to provide travellers with the ultimate experience on their journey of Self-Discovery through our Restoration Sessions and Transformation Programs. yourstoexplore

24/08/2022

If Womxn Xplore was a picture. The thought leaders that helped shape the impact of . , and .

24/08/2022

was one of the speakers at . She did more than speak, she imparted
P O S S I B I L I T Y. Thank you, Zandi for taking the time to inspire our student volunteers and share your beautiful light with many ladies.

24/08/2022

This is the look of satisfaction when months of tears, late nights and endless negotiations take the shape of a beautiful, purposeful event.

24/08/2022

24/08/2022

Tourism was one of the industries hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.

15/08/2022

We are honoured that the Deputy Minister of Tourism has accepted our invitation to speak at the Womxn Xplore Summit. The Minister is here to hear the voices of . Come and be heard. Tickets are still available on Quicket.

The Tramways Building, Nelson Mandela Bay
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
Sunrisehotel_BWB
The Port Elizabeth Hotel Group
Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency
St Francis Tourism
Tsitsikamma Tourism
Imibono

Phaka Dludla Hlazo
Lara Dendy Young
Zandi The Mermaid
Hannelie du Toit

09/08/2022

Happy Womxn's Day, Queens. Let us take up the spirit of Lilian Ngoyi and Hellen Joseph and unite to become the greatest force behind the economic emancipation of our families, and thus our communities. Through Tourism, we can change the trajectory of South Africa's future. May we share information and knowledge, open doors for each other, connect each other to the right people and resources, and give a genuine cheer when one of us succeeds. May we support one another in truth, and defend each other in earnest. And if we do none of these....let us at the very least never pull each other down. Malibongwe igama lamakhosikazi.

02/08/2022

Boardwalk Port Elizabeth has joined our band of collaboraters as an accommodation sponsor. WELCOME AND THANK YOU! The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World in offers premier luxury hotel accommodation only a few minutes away from the Blue Flag awarded Hobie Beach. Not only popular for its premier luxury hotel, the Boardwalk is also a unique entertainment, dining and conference venue. Famous for being the only licensed casino in , the Boardwalk casino offers a wide variety of slots and tables games. With tempting sidewalk restaurants and bars, the Boardwalk is home to some of the most popular restaurants in Port Elizabeth.

02/08/2022

02/08/2022

30/07/2022

The “Welcome to Nelson Mandela Bay” dinner will immerse our hosted buyers in the local culture with dinner and tastings at a proudly Gqeberha brewery and restaurant.

29/07/2022

Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, fondly referred to as ‘the friendly city’, is a family oriented metropolitan hub that offers an alluring combination of beautiful, protected beaches and luxury bush getaways.

Nelson Mandela Bay Metro attractions are plenty, with the warm waters of Algoa Bay providing perfect swimming, angling, kite- and wind-surfing, snorkelling and canoeing conditions. The bay's numerous reefs and shipwrecks make it popular with scuba divers. Architecture buffs will be spoilt for choice with the metro's wide range of architectural profiles, including Victorian, art nouveau and art deco buildings. Port Elizabeth's city centre contains one of the largest clusters of art deco buildings in the country.

29/07/2022

We are proud to introduce our next speaker, Phakamile Hlazo, .

“I have had the privilege to call 3 very different countries (South Africa, the United Kingdom and the People's Republic of China) with their different people and cultures, at different stages of development, with access to various levels of opportunity, home. I am now on a mission to transform the African tourism industry through leveraging emerging and digital technologies. I am a wife, a mother, an entrepreneur and an explorer. I am Phakamile Hlazo, the Zulu Nomad.”

28/07/2022

Tsitsikamma – the Garden of the Garden Route welcomes you – Tsitsikamma is a khoi word meaning “place of abundant or sparkling water”. The region, which sits on a 200m high plateau stretches from the Bloukrans River in the west to the Tsitsikamma River in the east, is bordered on the north by the imposing Tsitsikamma Mountains and in the south by the Indian Ocean.

23 hosted buyers will be hosted by the members of Tsitsikamma Tourism on a 2-day experience filled with adventure.

27/07/2022

The Tramways Building, Nelson Mandela Bay is a historic and iconic building that hosts various bespoke events. More than 1000m² canvas to create your own masterpiece, a secure and guarded parking lot and easy access at market related rates.
Tramways is less than 10minutes from the Port Elizabeth International Airport, Beach Front, City Centre and Heritage routes crisscrossing Nelson Mandela Bay.
Caters for:
- Exhibitions
- Conferences
- Music Events
- Craft Shows
- Food Markets
- Night Markets
- Product/Service Launches
- Art Exhibitions
- Cocktail Events
- And much more. . .

27/07/2022

UMhlobo Wenene FM 88 - 106 will be doing an outside broadcast live from the The Tramways Building, Nelson Mandela Bay on the 19th of August from 09:00 to 12:00, during the Womxn Xplore Summit.

uMhlobo Wenene FM is a broadcast radio station in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, providing Xhosa language News, Sports and Entertainment. Broadcasting to people who understand Xhosa, the second largest population group in South Africa, uMhlobo Wenene Fm is second largest radio station in the South Africa.

uMhlobo Wenene FM has a rich history and heritage that has built the station to what it is today (since 1960), and is still evolving.

The station has developed such close relationships with its listeners to an extent that it was only natural to name it Umhlobo Wenene FM (after Radio Xhosa) - as it is viewed by listeners as a true friend.

The station has the widest reach imaginable, being the only national ALS broadcasting in 7 provinces with easy access in all major metropolis in the country.

The majority of Umhlobo Wenene FM’s listeners (80%) reside in the Eastern and Western Cape, with the rest spread across the entire country.