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Seychelles Tourism Minister addressed Caribbean region’s premier tourism conference
The Seychelles Tourism Minister, Mr. Alain St.Ange, led a two-member delegation to the Caribbean’s leading tourism gathering, the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Industry Conference in St. Kitts this October. Mr. St.Ange, who was appointed Minister of Tourism and Culture in March of this year, was accompanied by Mrs. Elsia Grandcourt, the Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Tourism Board.
Seychelles and Martinique will cooperate in field of tourism and culture
The French Department of Martinique and the Seychelles are set to cooperate in the field of tourism and culture after the proposed signature of an MOU between the two islands are signed by Minister Alain St.Ange, the Tourism and Culture Minister of the Seychelles, and Mrs. Karine Roy-Camille, the Tourism Commissioner of the Martinique Regional Council after discussions with the island’s Presidente de la Commission Culture.
Seychelles Festival Kreol becomes a real people’s event
“It is a commendable approach when the people of a country come forward with financial support to make a national event possible.” These words were spoken by Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture, at the latest ceremony organized for local businesses to present their contribution to the Festival Kreol Organizing Committee.
Seychelles National archives launches its History Fair 2013
The Seychelles history fair is an exhibition of projects based on an exploration or investigation of issues relating to the Seychelles history.
Emirates to be Partner Airline of Seychelles Carnival 2013
Emirates Airline will support the Seychelles International Carnival of Victoria for the third year running. The event will take place in the archipelago in February 2013.
Seychelles sees sustainable energy in focus this year
Nature Seychelles was at the tourism fair last week, organized as part of the activities to mark World Tourism Day. Held at the International Conference Centre, the fair was used as an avenue to promote sustainable energy. It saw the participation of local firms working in this area, the hotels and hospitality industry, local NGOs, and others.
Seychelles sustainable tourism label certifies three hotels
The Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label (SSTL) has awarded its first three certified tourism establishments with their sustainable label certificates, during the grand annual Seychelles Ball that took place at the Constance Ephelia Resort.
Seychelles putting final touches on 27th edition of its Festival Kreol
The 27th edition of Seychelles’ “Festival Kreol” is picking up momentum. For this edition, the revamped Festival will attract massive press coverage. Journalists representing both print and audiovisual media houses from more than ten countries in the region, and in Europe will converge on the Seychelles islands for new scoops and coverage of the “Festival Kreol.”
Seychelles and Mauritius encourage cooperation efforts in tourism
The first Mauritian Ambassador to be accredited in Seychelles, Mrs. Marie-France Roussety, confirmed that she would be following closely the dossier for improving aviation connectivity between Seychelles and Mauritius.
Cable and wireless Seychelles bring support for the annual Festival Kreol
The Seychelles “Festival Kreol’’ is seeing more members of the business community stand up to be counted as its sponsors.
Seychelles and Rwanda to develop new areas of cooperation in tourism
Seychelles and Rwanda are set to open up new ground for partnership in the tourism and culture arenas.
Seychelles Tourism Academy students make their contribution for island’s Festival Kreol
Students of the Seychelles Tourism Academy have come forward to publicly show their support for the 2012 “Festival Kreol.”