Seychelles Tourism News


Story Seychelles celebrates Indian Ocean debut
The property set to become the flagship resort in the Seychelles, part of Story Hospitality, a dynamic, UAE-based hospitality management company.

Seychelles to reopen to tourism this month
The announcement was made by the minister for foreign affairs and tourism, Sylvestre Radegonde, in a press briefing with the Seychelles Tourism Board.

BTN interview: Vincent Didon, business development director, Seychelles Ports Authority
With the Seychelles preparing to reopen its borders to international travellers, Breaking Travel News here speaks to Vincent Didon, business development director with the Seychelles Ports Authority, about what role the cruise sector is expected to play

Emirates to relaunch Seychelles flights next week
Emirates has announced that it will resume passenger services to Seychelles from August 1st. The move coincides with the reopening of the country to international tourists.

JA Enchanted Island Resort opens to private hire
Outstanding luxury property JA Enchanted Island Resort in the Seychelles has announced new island buy-out rates. Guests looking for the ultimate in luxury can hire a private paradise from prices starting from €9,950 per night, allowing up to 24 guests to have a whole island to themselves.

Club Med Seychelles set to debut in October next year
Club Med has unveiled details of its brand-new Seychelles resort. The property is the latest addition to the brand’s Exclusive Collection, offering the highest level of luxury for guests looking to enjoy a tropical getaway.

Leslie to head team at Six Senses Zil Pasyon, Seychelles
Mark Leslie has an impressive track record in the luxury hospitality sector, having worked with respected brands in many countries around the globe, including Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, Australia, Seychelles and the Maldives.

Radisson Hotel Group seeks to double Indian Ocean footprint
Radisson Hotel Group has identified the Indian Ocean as a key market in its African development strategy and plans to double its hotel and resort portfolio in the region by 2022.

Banyan Tree reveals new accommodations as British Airways returns to Seychelles
Banyan Tree Seychelles, nestled in Intendance Bay, is launching upgraded villas and a number of new food and beverage offerings, including farm to fork dining and a Beatles inspired destination dining option, as well as a partnership with Takamaka Rum.

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches opens to well-heeled guests
Afloat in crystal clear waters in the Outer Islands of Seychelles and seemingly worlds away from everyday noise, stress and obligation, the new Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island has opened

Herbert Houareau, deputy chief executive, Seychelles Ports Authority
Voters at the World Travel Awards bestowed the title of Indian Ocean’s Leading Cruise Destination on the Seychelles. Here Breaking Travel News catches up with Herbert Houareau, deputy chief executive, Seychelles Ports Authority, during the Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2017 to discover what the title means to the organisation.