Seychelles Tourism News
Seychelles Festival of the Sea forges valuable new partnerships
Four high-profile magazines are set to become official partners of “SUBIOS,” The Seychelles Festival of the Sea, the well-established Seychelles event which has been an annual event in Seychelles since 1989.
Seychelles links up with Gabon to boost tourism development
The Republic of Seychelles has agreed to assist Gabon with its tourism development. Seychelles is the one country in the African Union with a successful tourism industry, with Alain St.Ange, chief executive of the national tourism board, offering to provide assistance following the singing of an agreement in Libreville.
Carnival boosts Seychelles tourism arrivals
Visitor arrivals to the Seychelles during the week of the 2011 Seychelles Carnival rose 2 percent and this has been attributed in majority to the participants from the 21 foreign floats who travelled to the islands for the event.
Seychelles carnival triggers increase in visitor arrival numbers for the islands
Visitor arrivals to the Seychelles during the week of the 2011 Seychelles carnival soared by 2%, and this has been attributed in majority to the participants from the 21 foreign floats who traveled to the islands for the big event.
Seychelles seeing committed businesses and individuals still coming out for island’s carnival
The committed business community of Seychelles are still working alongside many private individuals to come forward to extend financial support to the 2010 Seychelles “Carnaval International de Victoria.”
Seychelles retreat puts ‘ice’ on US$5 million cake for Valentine’s Day
Ultra-luxury eco retreat Frégate Island Private, in the Seychelles, has teamed up with South Africa Diamonds and the world’s leading diamond cutting company, Rosy Blue, to create the world’s most exclusive dessert, worth in excess of US$5 million.
Seychelles penetration in the La Reunion market bears fruits
Optimism is high that Seychelles has made a clear penetration in Reunion as arrival numbers from this market currently stands at 40% on the figure of last year, thus indicating a record by end of December 2010.
Seychelles comes out with its first events newsletter
The Seychelles Tourism Board has come up with its first edition of the Seychelles Events newsletter in a bid to raise its profile as an events-based destination on the tourist market and also expand its attraction for visitors.
Seychelles to open new tourism office in Spain
It was announced during the Seychelles President’s visit to Spain that the tropical islands of the Seychelles will be reopening a tourist office in Spain.
The Sun Newspaper speaks about David Beckham’s love of Seychelles
The famous English footballer, David Beckham, seems to have discovered the perfect location on Earth where he can catch his breath and have a good rest.
Seychelles pavilion one of the biggest draws at World Expo
The Seychelles pavilion is faced with daily queues of visitors spanning over 100 m reported Ambassador Philippe Le Gall today.
Seychelles re-opens tourist office in UK
After almost two years of non-representation in UK, the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) re-opened its Tourist Office in London on July 15. The decision to recapture that market has been greatly welcomed by both the local and British travel trade.