Seychelles Tourism News Page 33
Successful translocation of the Seychelles Warbler
Frégate Island is now home to the Seychelles Warbler (Acrocephalus sechellensis) – the 100th bird on their list. A translocation from Cousin Island Special Reserve was a great success and the new population has adapted extremely well, with the birds dispersing widely over the island and displaying for mates.
Seychelles confirms that it re-establishes nonstop services into Europe
A Seychelles delegation headed by Alain St.Ange, the CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB), and Capt David Savy, the Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA), accompanied by Monette Rose, the Tourism Board’s Manager for Italy, met with Franco C.B. Pecci, the Chairman and CEO of Blue Panorama Airlines, Alessandra L.M. Pecci Gizzi, Remo Della Porta, Vice President Sales, and Francesco Veneziano, Marketing and Interline Director at the Blue Panorama Airlines Offices, in Rome, Italy.
Emirates and Seychelles Tourism Board launch drawing competition for 2012 Carnival
In a move to encourage interaction and participation of young Seychellois in the 2012 Carnival, Emirates and the Seychelles Tourism Board have announced a joint drawing competition for primary schools of the archipelago.
Seychelles tourism operators close ranks to surmount looming challenges
Officials of the Seychelles Hospitality and Tourism Association (SHTA) and the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) waded into the lagoon at Au Cap on the main island of Mahe last Friday and used the occasion to underline concerns about challenges facing the trade.
Renowned German journalist is in Seychelles to prepare his latest report
Suddeutsche Zeitung’s senior journalist, Ludwig Rembold, arrived in Seychelles last Saturday for a working visit to prepare his latest report on a Seychelles holiday with a difference.
Seychelles Hospitality and Tourism Association members bond on cruise
Louis D’Offay, the Chairman of the Seychelles Hospitality & Tourism Association, and Raymond St.Ange, his Executive Director, hosted members of the Seychelles tourism industry on a cruise to mark the start of 2012.
Seychelles and the African Union: stepping up the fight against piracy
Seychelles Foreign Minister, Mr. Jean-Paul Adam, has met with the African Union Chairperson, Mr. Jean Ping, to discuss the increased cooperation between the Indian Ocean Commission and the AU, as well as Seychelles and the AU, particularly in the area of piracy in the Indian Ocean.
Chiniese tour operators unify to market Seychelles
In the presence of His Excellency Shi Zhongjun, the Ambassador from the People’s Republic of China to Seychelles, and Mr. Barry Faure, the Chairman of the Seychelles Tourism Board, all the nation’s Destination Management Companies (DMCs) gathered at the Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Resort&Casino, to collectively sign a memorandum of understanding, and as the MOU reads, “do pledge and confirm that we are unified in our welcome and management of this most important travel market, the People’s Republic of China, and to that end will provide the best care and value as is our custom.”
Seychelles tourism industry records 11 percent growth in visitor arrival
The Seychelles National Bureau of Statistics has published the 2011 accumulated visitor arrival numbers and confirmed that a record-breaking number of tourists holidayed in Seychelles in the year 2011.
Seychelles tourism welcomes China Travel Services manager to finalize arrangements
Alain St.Ange, CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board, accompanied by Amia Desir-Jovanovic, the Tourism Board’s Senior Marketing Executive, were both at the airport on Sunday to welcome Mr. Jia Yin, the Manager for China Travel Services (CTS), responsible for the Outbound Tourism for Middle East & Africa Department,who arrived by the Emirates’afternoon service from Dubai.
Seychelles tourism industry calls meeting of members
The umbrella group for the hospitality and tourism trade in the Seychelles has planned an important meeting for its members and invited guests, which will be held at the International Conference Centre on Friday, January 13, 2012, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Seychelles tourism get their Ambassadors up to date with news
The Seychelles Tourism Board has wasted no time in 2012 to get their Tourism Ambassadors positioned in the four corners of the world updated on the latest developments in their native country and about what other members of this unique grouping were doing.