Seychelles Tourism News Page 27
Seychelles at ITB 2012
The Seychelles Tourism Board is heading an important delegation of Seychelles hoteliers and DMCs (Destination Management Companies) to Berlin for the 2012 ITB, Europe’s biggest and most important tourism trade fair.
South Africa does Africa proud at Carnival in Seychelles
Kader Miller from the Cape Town Box in Cape Town traveled to Seychelles with an impressive delegation of musicians to participate in the 2012 Carnaval International de Victoria that is staged annually in the Seychelles, and they did their country proud was the assessment by press from the world over.
Dubai Eye one of many radio stations that broadcasted live from Seychelles Carnival
The known and very popular Dubai Eye radio station was one of the many radio stations that traveled to Seychelles in order to cover the carnival of carnivals live. Dubai Eye is the English radio station that has a faithful following, and broadcasting live from Seychelles helped increased the visibility of these mid-ocean paradise islands to the Middle East.
Tourism world celebrates the successful 2012 Carnaval International de Victoria
Mr. Taleb Rifai, the UNWTO Secretary General, and Mrs. Rifai; and Mr. N. Ousmann, WTO’s Man for Africa, alongside Mr. Anwar Al Hanai, Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing; Mr. Kitili Mbathi, the Chairman of Kenya’s Tourism and Mrs. Mbathi; Dr. B. S. Maunganidze, the PS for Tourism in Zimbabwe; and Mr. Aaron Heslehurst, the BBC World News anchor person. joined Alain St.Ange, CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board, and Pascal Viroleau, Head of La Reunion Tourism (IRT), for a dinner to celebrate a successful 2012 Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands Carnival that was staged by Seychelles and La Reunion in Seychelles.
Carnival 2012 in Seychelles promoted sustainable tourism
The Carnival International de Victoria, hosted by Seychelles and La Reunion in Seychelles, was this year passing the clear message that both these tropical islands supported and promoted sustainable tourism.
Samba Queen thrills at Seychelles and La Reunion Carnival
A Samba Queen and their group of dancers took center stage at the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands Carnival and thrilled the thousands of islanders who lined the streets of Victoria to watch the carnival’s opening ceremony and the carnival procession. The spectacular samba dancers were a highlight as soon as they moved on stage with loud screams from the general public.
Reunion showcases its culture and people at the Carnival in Seychelles
The mid-ocean island of La Reunion in the Indian Ocean, a co-organizer of the “Carnaval International de Victoria” that is staged annually in the Seychelles, used their carnival parade to showcase their culture and diversity of their people.
Seychelles sends best wishes to newly-elected Russian President
Seychelles President James Alix Michel has extended the congratulations of the people and government of Seychelles to the newly-elected President of the Russian Federation, Mr. Vladimir Putin, and has expressed his commitment to the ongoing cooperation between the two states, particularly in the fight against piracy.
UNWTO secretary general calls on Seychelles president Michel
The secretary general of the UN World Tourism Organisation, Taleb Rifai, has paid a courtesy call on Seychelles president James Michel at State House.
Honeymoon in paradise at Raffles Praslin Seychelles
For a memorable honeymoon, Raffles Praslin Seychelles promises a romantic escape among paradisiacal surroundings.
Seychelles Tourism Board and China International Friendship and Culture Association meet
Mr. YongAn Cui, the Secretary General of the Organizing Committee of the China International Friendship & Culture Festival, is leading a delegation of officials of his association, accompanied by a Chinese cultural group at the 2012 Carnaval International de Victoria, which is being hosted in Seychelles by two islands of the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands group - Seychelles and La Reunion.
Seychelles government moves to have a Minister of Tourism and Culture
President James Michel of the Seychelles has announced plans to appoint a Minister of Tourism&Culture in his plans to restructure the government. The announcement was made during his State of the National Address at the National Assembly. The speech was broadcast live on SBC radio and television.