Lizelle Maurice is the owner of Park Place Boutique Guesthouse, an award-winning 4-star establishment in East London. Park Place offers luxury accommodation, executive conferencing, on-site Restaurant, The Scarlet Ibis, and a fully licensed bar. With ample onsite parking, uncapped Wi-Fi, 24-hour guarded security and a 10-metre lap pool, Park Place is situated close to all major shopping centres and within a 10km radius of all major attractions and beaches. It accommodates single travelers and groups up to 54 people, sharing.

Leigh Myles-Rohroff is the Group Sales & Marketing Manager for JH group which is involved in a wide range of business sectors from property, restaurants, technology, packaging, aqua culture, retail and hospitality.

Leigh has extensive experience in the Marketing and Sales arena and has particular interest in the digital side of Marketing. Her forte has proven to be brand management as well as taking on a project and turning it into profit. She is extremely creative and loves a challenge and will not accept anything less than excellence in all areas of her life. Her favourite

Sandy Loppnow is owner and manager of ShowMe East London, a hyper-local Community Website, marketing local businesses and the greater Buffalo City Tourism Industry.

We design Websites, Advertising Listings & Advertising Banners for local businesses & use them to advertise your business to your target market on the ShowMe East London Community Website which achieves just under 1 million page views per annum.

Sisata is 100% black female owned & managed with Level 1 B-BBEE contributor status. We specialize in Star Grading Assessments in the Hospitality sector, LED, SMME Development Support (training, consultancy, marketing, business linkage promotion); Supplier Development; Skills Development Consulting, Institutional Development for Community Property Trusts (CPAs), Co-operatives and Local Tourism Organizations. Sisata has played a very important role in capacity building of various SMMEs, linked them to value chain opportunities of multi-national companies which led to their increased competitiveness.

Airports Company South Africa is a public company that is legally and financially autonomous and operates under commercial law. The company manages a network of nine airports in South Africa. Between 20 and 30 flights land at East London Airport each day with 620,000 people welcomed each year. The airport is also a crucial link in the cargo chain, playing an important role in the growing economy of the Eastern Cape. Charmaine Weyers is managing the ACSA Financial portfolio, with a vast experience of 23 years in the Aviation industry in all areas of the

Karen Carter is the owner of a self-catering Cottage/barn in the Périgord, Southwest France and a Villa in Seignosse close to Hossegor also in Southwest France. We specialize in holidays where one visits to experience the life in France as well as to discover the “gems” the areas have to offer. The nearest large airport to both properties is Bordeaux. However should you wish to fly into an airport which has closer proximity to the Cottage and barn in the Dordogne, Périgord you could also fly into Bergerac.
Should you wish to land

Retabile Radebe is a Hotel General Manager of Southern Sun Hemingways in East London, a division of Tsogo Sun Group. This 4star property takes inspiration from the Key West home of the renowned Ernest Hemingway. Style, warmth and elegance characterise the décor and its 108 en-suite rooms are equipped with amenities like free WiFi, in-room tea/coffee facilities, DStv etc. The hotel has its own fitness centre, swimming pool, 3 Restaurants and 2 well-equipped Conference Venues. This gem is adjoined to the biggest mall, casino and the only cinema in East London.

Kholeka Sigenu is the owner, managing director of Khol Newman BnB. A retired Education Spescialist who wanted to make a success out of a meagre retirement payout from the department of Education. Khol Newman BnB is an upmarket tastefully furnished, spacious, confortable 3 star accommodation at Madeira Park in Queenstown near the N6 national Road. We offer Single, Double and Sharing ensuite rooms, with own entrance. We have free Wifi and DSTV channels, and we offer all meals on request.

“Pelisa Kunju is the Managing Director at 1st Class Manor B&B. This establishment is 4star graded and has two properties under its umbrella.

The first property '1st Class Manor B&B' is centrally located at 7 St James Road, Belgravia, East London. The 9 ensuite bedrooms are ideal for business travellers with facilities that include a boardroom, conference hall and Wi-Fi.

The second property is a self-catering holiday house, fully furnished with 3 bedrooms, sea views and a braai patio. It is located inside the upmarket Coral Beach Estate in Winterstrand.

Victoria Bell is the co-owner of Highland Lodge situated in the Stormberg region of the North Eastern Cape. The lodge is on a working sheep and cattle farm. Our main focus is flyfishing, wingshooting and Agri Tourism.

Zamanguni Mancotywa, is the owner of Cosy Posy Boutique Hotel, Lusikisiki, in the Wild Coast of the Eastern Cape. A 4 star graded establishment, that prides itself on excellent service and unique products. The Hotel’s offerings include world class accommodation, corporate and government conferencing, social event hosting and a state of the art Gym and Spa. We give the tourist a holistic experience of O R Tambo District. The growth plans include venturing into Agri-tourism, local expansion and brand awareness.

Nelani Kaiser is the trustee and founding member of the 2 establishments that are under one umbrella called “Bonza Collection”

36 on Bonza Boutique Guesthouse established in 2009 is a modern luxury custom designed 2 story Building, the boutique which comprises of 10 rooms

34 on Bonza Guesthouse established in June 2017 comprises of 8 spacious rooms. Both properties are 4 star tourism graded.

Nelani was nominated and won Entrepreneur category for the Regional Business Achievers Awards 2017 with Business Women’s Association of South Africa.

Babalwa Gube is the managing director of Kangobuzz (Pty) Ltd. We are a tourism transport company and I have the vision of becoming a successful business women in the tourism transport Industry and to create jobs for youth and the disabled.

As a team we meet the needs of our customers by being on time and by offering safe and reliable transportation. Our target market includes tourists, game reserves and hotels etc. We are a local company with ambitions of becoming national in the future.

In 2012, Nerina Skuy founded Apple Express Rail NPC - the only woman-led heritage rail tourism operation on the continent. This heritage tourism rail service operates on the Port Elizabeth-Avontuur Narrow Gauge Line.

She joined the Board of the Heritage Railway Association of Southern Africa in 2005, serving in various portfolios including six years as Chairperson.

Nerina is also Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of SA Rail and CEO of Skuys Communications – a corporate communications agency in business since 2000.

Shirley Ntuli is the owner of Rose Petals Guesthouse, a 4-star graded establishment located within the beautiful city of East London few minutes of every important landmark, quick access to the N2, enables adventure seekers to explore Eastern Cape Province. Rose Petals have 11 elegent en-suite double rooms, two twin rooms and one selfcatering unit available. We also offer a fully fledged catering service, shuttle service, conference centre and uncapped Wi-Fi. At Rose Petals we accommodate all types of travelers from economy to First class.

Theresa Openshaw is the Business Development Sales Representative for Let’s Travel Seekers. Let’s Travel Seekers is a comprehensive travel management service. We offer domestic & international assistance with flights, accommodation, car hire, travel insurance and all travel related services, along with bookings of conferences and events. Our specialists staff manage both personal leisure holidays and corporate business travel. We were founded in 1994 and host a full female staff compliment.
Although our business roots are local, our clients benefit from the national Seekers franchise, which gains them access to national/international industry contacts,

Nwabisa Quma is the owner of Namkelekile Accommodation in Port St Johns.
We offer our guests modern styled luxury rooms. Ours establishment is located on the edge of Port St Johns on a quiet street, a stones throw from the beach.

Yandani Quma is the owner of Aloe Rest B&B located in Fortgale, Mthatha and has been in business for a couple of years.

Aloe Rest is an intimate B&B with modernly furnished en-suite rooms. We offer our clients tranquility on their stay for business or leisure, while still being in close proximity to the airport, restaurants and shops.

Michelle Thompson is the owner of Aloe Grove Guest Farm, situated 15 kms outside Queenstown on the Dordrecht Rd.

Aloe Grove is not only a farm style Guest House with 26 rooms sleeping upto 60 people but also a wedding venue with its own chapel and conference facility that can accommodate 200 pax.

We also have bass and trout fishing available and for the energetic we have mountain biking and walking trails which take you through the game camps where you can see the wide variety of antelope species and giraffe.

Ntombizanele Kweyama is the enigmatic personality behind Belleza African Cuisine, a company that does catering, events management and decor for all occasions. She is passionate about cooking and turned a childhood concept into a flourishing business. The impact played by social imbalance still in the black community has instilled a strong sense of Ubunto and Zanele's ambition is to foster change through healthy eating habits. She honours heritage and pays tribute to it through her local cuisine with a slightly different touch, making it suitable to the 21st century palate.

Telly Hlazo is the owner of Siya and Mihlali B&B (S&M) situated in Mthatha. S&M offers seven (7) seven rooms and one self-catering unit. With ample onsite parking, uncapped Wi-Fi, it is a secure place with electric fence. S&M is conveniently situated in a quiet area in Southernwood Mthatha, 4.5 km to city centre and 3.8 km to BT Ngebs Shopping Mall.
S&M can accommodate from the single traveler to groups of up to 14 people, sharing. Guests are accommodated in private bedrooms with en-suite/private bathrooms. We offer cozy and comfortable rooms plus

Nomqondiso Maxambele is the owner of Sopumla Bed and Breakfast, a 3-star establishment situated in Peddie town. We offer our guest a choice of self-catering or bed and breakfast units and training facility for plus minus 30 people. It consist of 2 self catering units, 7 en-suite rooms and 2 sharing rooms with 2 single beds each. They are equipped with bar fridges, tea and coffee facilities, T.V with DST channels. Secure off-street parking is provided.

Shiela Hlanjwa is the owner of Lathitha Wines, South Africa's first women owned wine label, supported by the Hoopenberg Wine Estate in the Western Cape. She has moved to East London to start the 1st South African Black Women owned Vineyards on the Friendly N6.

Fezeka Tabu is Owner and Director of Happy Routes Adventure Travel Agency situated in King Williams Town in the Eastern Cape. They specialise in ensuring their clients enjoy 'bucket list' experiences from camel riding in the desert to traditional fishing in the in the Mocambique Islands. Their focus is on the Eastern Cape and SADC Region.

Siyasanga Mabuyane is the owner of Enjoy Guest House, a new establishment in the upmarket suburb of Selborne in East London, Central to all East London Shopping Centres. This beautifully appointed guest house offers 5 en-suite rooms with essential amenities, an in-house kitchen and a lounge in which you can relax at the end of a long day.

Mandlakazi Skefile is the sole Director of Locally Designed, a promotor and distributor of high-end fashion and lifestyle brands. Her focus is Proudly South African apparel, and she is the approved distributor of MAXHOSA BY LADUMA. She travels extensively overseas promoting Nelson Mandela Bay as a leisure and business events destination.

Ntombizanele Kweyama is the heart of Belleza African Cuisine which was birthed in November 2017 and which lovingly creates heart warming traditional African dishes and catering menus for events and functions in and around the Nelson Mandela Bay area.

Gcina Swartbooi works in the hospitality industry and operates the Blessed Corner Guest House, located in the tranquil suburb of Baysville in East London. Just 500m away from Eastern beach, Buffalo Park Cricket stadium, Virgin active, the hospital, health spa and aquarium, and five minutes drive to all the malls, our guest house is conveniently located within reach of the airport and CBD.All our rooms come equipped with a bar fridge, microwave, tea facilities and work station.

Sinazo Phohlo is the Director of Comfort Zone BnB, a BnB situated in the quiet suburb of Amalinda in East London. This bed and breakfast is just as the name suggest, comfortable and relaxing. It has five bedrooms which can accommodate two guests each. All of the rooms have private bathrooms and televisions with DStv access. There is a communal kitchen and Wi-Fi Internet access. Parking is available on the premises and room service can be requested.

Noluthando Siwundla is the Managing Director of Abaphumelei Trading, a 100% black, female owned consulting firm that assists small business enterprises become sustainable, innovative and competitive. It also offers tour operator services and is a licensed catering service provider for NMBM. Abaphumelei Trading is a registered SEDA Marketing and Advertising Services Provider.

Violet Omwansa is the owner of Silverdawn Bed and Breakfast. It is a lovely family owned bed and breakfast in a quiet and tranquil environment, but close to the CBD within easy access to all amenities that the city offers. It is a five minute walk to the beachfront. Silverdawn is close to the East London golf club and easy reach of shopping centers which have a variety of shops, restaurants and cinemas. This is a good place to effectively take a break from everyday rush.

Carleen Arends is the owner and Director of Sandawe Enterprises - a company specialising in Skills development and capacitation of SMME's in Tourism. The company focuses on Training, consultation, mentorship of SMME's, Artists, crafters and creative industries. Also facilitates the upskilling of Tourist guides especially in field of Culture and Heritage guiding, Responsible Tourism and green tourism.

Annie Chimusoro is the owner and Director of Buffalo View Lodge, situated in Bunkers Hill. Buffalo View Lodge offers Accommodation, Conferencing and meals. Annie is also a member of the Tourism Grading Council.

Nestled in suburban bliss of the cradling valley that meanders towards the Nahoon river mouth, Yoloville Guesthouse is perfectly situated in a prime position at 72 Smartt Road, Nahoon. It offers luxury accommodation and conference facilities. Guests enjoy the extras i.e. swimming pool, braai facilities, uncapped Wi-Fi and DSTV compact in all areas. We are situated opposite busy Beach Road which showcases a variety of restaurants, spar supermarket, public transport, Nahoon clinic, East London golf course and 2 km walk to the Nahoon Beach. This property is mostly caters for business travellers.

Tandi Hopa is the owner of the Empolweni Bed & Breakfast, situated in Saxilby in East London.

Alison Baxter is owner of Harewood Lodge, situated in Nahoon in East London. This 4 Star Graded Luxury Guest Lodge offers bed & breakfast, semi self-catering, dinner, lunch packs as well as shuttles. Harewood Lodge ... Your home away from home !

Laura Zenenga is a student at NMU and is currently doing Academic Research into the Tourism Industry in South Africa.

We are a restaurant preparing and serving braaied dishes and cooked meals for immediate consumption in a kids friendly environment. We provide a combination of modern, mouth-watering recipes with a special focus on braai cuisines (Tshisanyana)

Pumla Mhlanga is a Travel Consultant working for Sure The Travel Agent in East london. They offer the full range of travel serves including flights, cruises, rail trips, accommodation, holiday packages, shuttles and visas.

Lizl Nieuwoudt has been a Tour Guide for over 15 years and offers Local Tours in and around Port Elizabeth as well as National Tours around South Africa. African Aspects Tours also offers Tour Guide Training.

Natasha Carmody is a Director of the B and E Conference Centres in Port Elizabeth and East London. They focus on Venue Hire and catering for Conferencing , Skills Development and the Training Sector.

Thandi's Guesthouse offers guests a clean, standard accommodation venue with warm hospitality for visitors and guest. Our rooms are spacious, clean, well ventilated, and are equipped with modern hospitality accessories and facilities.

Zovuyo Country Lodge in Butterworth offers a refreshing experience on corporate and leisure accommodation. This Country Lodge offers 12 luxurious, air conditioned bedrooms - with two that are wheelchair accessible. All of our rooms have white linen and have modern bathrooms. Room facilities include a TV with DSTV, a radio and a DVD player, a bar fridge, tea/coffee utilities and soft feather duvets.

Phambili Tourism and Development Consultancy is 100% black owned and is run by a professional business woman. As training and community tourism consultants, we educate and provide creative solutions to the Tourism Sector. The company has employed a team of competent and highly skilled professionals with appropriate mix of skills in the Tourism, Hospitality, Environment, Heritage, Culture, Sport, Community Development, Human Resources Management and Education.

Situated in the suburb of Baysville in East London, Blessed corner Guest House is ideal for a relaxing holiday close to all the facilities in the area. There are six bedrooms that are well-equipped with TVs with DStv, heaters, electric blankets, tea and coffee-making facilities. The lush garden has a swimming pool and secure off-street parking. There is a spacious dining area, a lounge and a small conference for guests.

Sugi Zouh is the owner of Shanghai Chinese Restaurant & Sushi Bar. Situated in the heart of Beacon Bay, East London, Shanghai offers guests an authentic asian dining experience in a contemporary, light and airy setting.

Xhobani Projects is situated in Mdantsane, East London. They support local women who handmade beads and recycled glass products from use beer and other glass bottles.
They also make ceramics and pottery products.

Ncera Macadamia Farming boasts a world-class macadamia nursery that has been accredited by The Association of Southern African Macaedamia Growers. This venture has resulted in the creation of the Ncera Village and supports the local community.

Nomfundo Qamata is the owner and operator of Mikasa Guesthouse, situated in Baysville East London, close to the beachfront. The facilities include DSTV, Shuttle Service, Braai, Bar, Full laundry service, car washing bay and office/secretarial services.

Pamella Jita is owner and operator of Nolapeace Bed & Breakfast situated in Amalinda, East London. It is ideally situated close to a variety of professional businesses and shops including Amalinda Mall.