Whats Up in Plett – August to November 2018
Events – Premier equestrian event at Kurland introduces trail run and MTB Notice – Plett Tourism Annual General Meeting 2018 Rage news – #1: Welcome to Plett Rage 2018 A good read – The stories that bind us together Ecology – Humpback dolphin research in Plettenberg Bay In the media – Family-friendly stays in the Western Cape Free tours – Explore beautiful Mungo Mill Safety – Beaches in Plett not currently manned by lifeguards News and blogs – Interesting articles on Plett Events – A list of current and upcoming events in and around Plett
PREMIER EQUESTRIAN EVENT AT KURLAND INTRODUCES TRAIL RUN & MTB
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HUMPBACK DOLPHIN RESEARCH IN PLETTENBERG BAY
IN THE MEDIA: FAMILY-FRIENDLY STAYS IN THE WESTERN CAPE
ACTIVITIES: EXPLORE BEAUTIFUL MUNGO MILL
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
NEWS AND BLOGS
UPCOMING EVENTS… |
Knysna & Sedgefield News July – September 2018
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EVENTS & MARKETS
FOOD & WINE PAIRING Island Cafe at Turbine Hotel presents a Wine and Food pairing with Baleia Wines on Thursday 26 July 2018 at 18:30. |
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Join Vinyl on Main every Wednesday for a night of fun & karaoke! Support or choose your favourite song to sing! Happy 2 hours from 8-10pm |
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Tonya Koenderman performs LIZA with a T at Bloo Bistro on Wednesday, 4 July from 9pm. For more information & bookings contact: 082 923 1185 |
FRIDAY NIGHT MARKET The Friday Night Market is in hibernation until first Friday of September 2018. For more info contact: 044 382 5316 |
WILD OATS MARKET Don’t miss the Wild Oats Community Farmers Market blending people from diverse backgrounds, uniting urban and rural in a mix, every Saturday from 07:30 – 12pm. For more info contact: 044 883 1177 |
HARKERVILLE MARKET Join the rural and rustic, but vibey and vital Harkerville Market it’s definitely all you could ever hope for in a typical South African Saturday Market. Saturdays 8am – 12pm. For more info contact: 084 510 9939 |
SEDGEFIELD, KNYSNA & SURROUNDS JUNE 2018 WHAT’S ON
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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT See Horizon’s Tale live at Vinyl on Main this Saturday, 2 June 2018 form 8pm at Vinyl on Main |
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Join Vinyl on Main every Wednesday for a night of fun & karaoke! Support or choose your favourite song to sing! Happy 2 hours from 8-10pm |
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Tonya Koenderman performs LIZA with a T at Bloo Bistro on Wednesday, 4 Jujy from 9pm. For more information & bookings contact: 082 923 1185 |
FRIDAY NIGHT MARKET The Friday Night Market is in hibernation until first Friday of September 2018. For more info contact: 044 382 5316 |
WILD OATS MARKET Don’t miss the Wild Oats Community Farmers Market blending people from diverse backgrounds, uniting urban and rural in a mix, every Saturday from 07:30 – 12pm. For more info contact: 044 883 1177 |
HARKERVILLE MARKET Join the rural and rustic, but vibey and vital Harkerville Market it’s definitely all you could ever hope for in a typical South African Saturday Market. Saturdays 8am – 12pm. For more info contact: 084 510 9939 |
Plettenbergbay Upcoming Events June 2018…
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Watch: Shark vs seals – Robberg
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Sedgefield , Knysna & Surroends April May 2018
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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Catch Shaza live at Blend Restaurant on Sunday, 15 April from 1pm – 4pm For more information contact: 044 384 0493 |
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Join Vinyl on Main every Wednesday for a night of fun & karaoke! Support or choose your favourite song to sing! Happy 2 hours from 8-10pm |
BOOK LAUNCH Mr South Africa, Dr Habib Noorbhai, has released his very first book this month and will launch it in Sedgefield on 23 April 2018 at Pili Pili from 18:00. |
FRIDAY NIGHT MARKET Don’t miss the Friday Night Market this Friday from 4pm – 8pm for some good local food, entertainment, stalls or just good company. Follow the scarecrows up Welbedach Lane. For more info contact: 044 382 5316 |
WILD OATS MARKET Don’t miss the Wild Oats Community Farmers Market blending people from diverse backgrounds, uniting urban and rural in a mix, every Saturday from 07:30 – 12pm. For more info contact: 044 883 1177 |
HARKERVILLE MARKET Join the rural and rustic, but vibey and vital Harkerville Market it’s definitely all you could ever hope for in a typical South African Saturday Market. Saturdays 8am – 12pm. For more info contact: 084 510 9939 |
WHATS ON – Sedgefield & Knysna February, 2018
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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Catch Sujo & Storm live at Blend Restaurant on Friday, 02 March from 8pm – 11pm & on Sunday, 04 March, Christine will entertain you from 1pm – 4pm For more information contact: 044 384 0493 |
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Join Vinyl on Main every Wednesday for a night of fun & karaoke! Support or choose your favourite song to sing! Happy 2 hours from 8-10pm |
LITERARY FESTIVAL Let your imagination take flight at this year’s Knysna Literary Festival from 9 – 11 March 2018. |
FRIDAY NIGHT MARKET Don’t miss the Friday Night Market this Friday from 4pm – 8pm for some good local food, entertainment, stalls or just good company. Follow the scarecrows up Welbedach Lane. For more info contact: 044 382 5316 |
WILD OATS MARKET Don’t miss the Wild Oats Community Farmers Market blending people from diverse backgrounds, uniting urban and rural in a mix, every Saturday from 07:30 – 12pm. For more info contact: 044 883 1177 |
HARKERVILLE MARKET Join the rural and rustic, but vibey and vital Harkerville Market it’s definitely all you could ever hope for in a typical South African Saturday Market. Saturdays 8am – 12pm. For more info contact: 084 510 9939 |
SPECIALS
THE HOME OF THE KNYSNA OYSTER: make sure you visit 34 South in the Knysna Waterfront to enjoy a fantastic oyster experience. For more information contact: 0443827331 |
Butterfly Blu Restaurant at Brenton Haven presents; Easter fun for the whole family including 3 course meal, jumping castle, egg hunt, face painting etc. Click here for more information |
Experience the Rheenendal country-side at Totties Farm Kitchenwith an unforgettable @ R195pp on Sunday & Live Music on Sat & Sun. For more information call: 044 389 0092 |
Luscious Lavender Hair Experience, Tension Release Scalp Massage with Lavender Oil Hair Mask Wrap Duration: 45 min For more information contact: +27 (0)44 302 5727/8 |
Join 34 South for lunches, business lunches, lunch breaks, light lunches. Everyday we have something different. |
Mitchells Brew Pub presents Thurday Pint Night – Buy one get one free & from 6pm – 8pm get a free 340ml draft with any gourmet burger. For more info contact: 044 382 4685 |
December 2017 – WHAT’S ON #KNYSNA & SEDGEFIELD
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Promoting the Garden Route & Klein Karoo in China 3 September 2017
Andre’ Gauche of Myoli Beach Lodge in Sedgefield recently attended the IBTM CHINA EXPO – 23 & 24 AUGUST, 2017 in Beijing as an exhibitor along with Sun International, The City of Tswane, The South African National Convention Bureau, Northern Cape Tourism Authority and the Durban Convention Centre .
Andre’ was part of an incentive programme organised by SA Tourism to promote incentives, business travel and general tourism packages for the Chinese market.
Andre’ summarised his experience as follows:
Assessment Summary:
- China is a challenging market as it’s a long-haul destination and air travel is reasonable expensive
- Most buyers interested in Africa, and more specifically South Africa, are still testing the market. Language is obviously a major barrier.
- An important component of the expo is the quality of the follow-up with the various buyers that did show an interest in the South African experience
- Most buyers require confirmation of the product/s offered as many have not been to South Africa
- It is evident that long term business relationships are important in this market. This can only realistically be achieved over a period of time with pro-active participation from both parties.
- Undoubtedly the Chinese market offers massive potential for incoming tourists to South Africa but a stable base needs to be established where sectors of the market are geared to receive and effectively accommodate these tourists. Sun City is a case in point where Sun International pro-actively promotes to and makes provision to accommodate this market. The Chinese market also has no shortage of well-heeled travellers who primarily aim for 4 star + accommodation establishments.
- Group bookings, corporate incentives, conferences and business travel are largely the norm.
Issues Arising
- Security. There are certain concerns over visitor security to South Africa. There is obviously considerable negative press regarding crime and personal safety issues.
2. Logistics. Flight programmes, distances and locations. Ideally a China based tour organiser/operator with knowledge of the South African market needs to work in conjunction with local operators or organisers. They need to know up-front exactly where they are going, where they are staying, what they are doing and at what cost.
- Language and cultural barriers. There is a definite requirement for a Chinese-speaking interpreter/guide to either accompany Chinese groups or must be made available locally.
- It’s a special needs market and consideration must be given to food & beverage preferences and other specific needs.
Plus factors for incoming Chinese tourists to the Southern Cape region:
- Wide variety of quality accommodation options at affordable rates
- Diverse culinary options and a wide variety of restaurants
- Totally unique experience with mountains, forests, ocean, lakes, rivers and Karoo environment
- Most adventure/leisure activities in the world
- Most temperate climate in Africa and malaria free
- Safe, clean and friendly environment with good infrastructure
- Close proximity to Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Addo National Park etc
Andre’ owns www.southcapetourism.com – a free internet portal established in 2010 to promote and market accredited accommodation establishments and adventure/leisure operators in the Southern Cape region. He also owns Myoli Beach Lodge in Sedgefield www.myolibeach.co.za
For further information Andre’ can be contacted on 082 4400200.
August – WHAT’S ON KNYSNA & SEDGEFIELD
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July 2017 WHAT’S ON #KNYSNA & SEDGEFIELD
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