Seychelles
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Attractions
8 Most Beautiful Beaches in Africa
What are the 8 Most Beautiful Beaches in Africa? Africa is surrounded by multiple bodies of water, including the Atlantic…
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Travel
Popular Travel Destinations in Africa
As the second biggest continent in the world, Africa is renowned for its wildlife and expansive landscapes. This is a…
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Politics
Tourism Savvy Party Registers In Seychelles
Mahé, Seychelles, 18 June 2019 – A new political party headed by Seychelles’ former tourism minister, Alain St Ange presented…
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Environment
Seychelles Bans Plastic Straws
In another step to help protect the environment of Seychelles, the importation of single-use plastic straws will be banned as of…
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Trade News
Seychelles needs more hotel rooms
Seychelles is facing a difficult situation in its need for hotel rooms. According to Alain St Ange, the former Seychelles…
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Environment
Seychelles Launches Blue Bond for Healthy Oceans
SEYCHELLES, 06 November 2018 – The Republic of Seychelles has launched the world’s first sovereign blue bond — a pioneering…
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Trade News
Taxis Block Off Kempinski Hotel Seychelles
MAHÉ, Seychelles, 28 August 2018 – Kempinski Hotel’s GM Masami Egami felt the brunt of angry Seychelles Taxi Association members for…
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Trade News
Tenerife & Seychelles Discuss Tourism Cooperation
GHANA, July 2018 – Meeting on the sidelines of the Routes Africa 2018 conference, key speakers Stephanie Wear Pintado of Tenerife and Alain…
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Trade News
Oldest Seychelles Resident Turns 120
New Year’s Day on Denis island is not solely about ringing in another year – it also marks the birthday…
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Trade News
Seychelles Counters Heroin Threat
For a small island State such as Seychelles, where tourism is the pillar of its economy and any challenge becomes…
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Trade News
Saint Ange on Seychelles Tourism #29
In this festive season edition, the editorial covers Seychelles beaches again being recognised as being among the best in the world.…
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Sustainable Tourism
Eco-Friendly Hotels: Acajou Beach Resort
Dating back to its opening in 1996, the Acajou Beach Resort has had ecology at the heart of its ethos.…
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Trade News
Saint Ange on Seychelles Tourism Report #21
In this 21st Report, I tackle the concept of ‘Tourism for All’ without any discrimination, be it colour of the skin, religious belief,…
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Saint Ange on Seychelles Tourism Report #20
Seychelles today has embraced change. Some change everyone is happy with, others are being questioned, but change is here and…
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Trade News
Saint Ange on Seychelles Tourism Report #19
My quote for this report is one about actions in daily life by those who feel insecure:- “When you blame others,…
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Destinations
Africa’s Hidden Exotic Islands
Africa itself is a fascinating, magnificent continent. To think that one continent could be made up of such unique topography…
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Trade News
Saint Ange on Seychelles Tourism Report #18
My quote for this week’s Seychelles Report is by Richard Branson:- “The key to success in business is all about…
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Trade News
Seychelles Unveils New Website
The Seychelles Tourism Department has launched its official website allowing the general public and trade partners to have easier access…
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Trade News
Saint Ange on Seychelles Tourism Report #17
My quote for this week is repeated often by many serious leaders:- “The best way to succeed in life is…
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Trade News
Saint Ange on Seychelles Tourism Report #16
Talk is easy. Walking the talk is more difficult. The Seychelles business community does not talk for the sake of…
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Trade News
Saint Ange on Seychelles Tourism Report #15
Change, for the benefit of the country, and change for the betterment of the People is necessary to avoid stagnation,…
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Trade News
Seychelles and China Sign Tourism Agreement
Ambassador Maurice Loustau-Lalanne, the Seychelles’ Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine and Dr Li Jinzao, the Chairman of…
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Business & Finance
Africa Hotel Valuation Index 2017
HVS, the global hospitality consulting firm and host of the THINC Africa conference, launched their 2017 African Hotel Valuation Index…
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Trade News
Saint Ange on Seychelles Tourism Report #14
My quote for this week is another one by the legendary Nelson Mandela as he worked to get more people…
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Trade News
Saint Ange on Seychelles Tourism Report #13
My quote for this week’s report is one by the Bishop Denis Wiehe, the very respected Roman Catholic Bishop of…
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Trade News
Seychelles Tourism Signs MOU with Seoul Tourism
Sherin Francis, Chief Executive officer of the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with the Seoul…
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Trade News
Saint Ange on Seychelles Tourism Report #12
Hate has no home in the lives of those who value inclusion, tolerance and random acts of kindness. Many may be familiar…
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Trade News
Seychelles Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Korea Office
Sherin Francis, the CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board heads to Seoul in Korea for what is being described as…
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Trade News
Seychelles Tourism Board Relocates
The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) will soon be running its operations to market and promote the Seychelles islands as a…
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Trade News
Saint Ange on Seychelles Tourism Report #11
I am starting the 11th edition of the Saint Ange on Seychelles Tourism Report with a quote from the respected…
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Trade News
Saint Ange on Seychelles Tourism Report #10
My 8th Report concerning the lack of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Seychelles prompted significant feedback from readers. One…
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Trade News
Seychelles to Speak at Pacific Islands Conference
Former Seychelles President James Alix Michel has been invited to attend the 1st High-Level Pacific Blue Economy Conference (PBEC) under…
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Trade News
Saint Ange on Seychelles Tourism Report #9
I begin this report with a well-known quote from the great philosopher, Socrates: “When the debate is lost, slander becomes…
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Trade News
Saint Ange Tourism Report #8
I start this edition with a quote I really appreciate from Winston Churchill: “You cannot reach your destination if you stop…
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Trade News
Saint Ange Tourism Report #7
Reactions from my Fifth Tourism Report revealed a marked interest across the board concerning the exorbitant costs of building material…
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Trade News
Saint Ange Tourism Report #6: In Memory of Louis D’Offay
Louis D’Offay, the well-known and highly respected hotelier from the Seychelles island of Praslin, died on the 18th July 2017 leaving…
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Trade News
Saint Ange Tourism Report #5
Among the varied suggestions arising my last Report is the proposal for a Tourism Conference, an idea that I have…
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Trade News
Saint Ange Tourism Report #4
My 3rd Tourism Report prompted much feedback from loyal readers. One key point that was raised by many readers was…
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Trade News
Saint Ange Tourism Report #3
Welcome to Edition 3 of the Saint Ange Tourism Report from Seychelles. By Alain St.Ange. Many thanks for all the feedback…
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Trade News
UNWTO Candidate St.Ange on Labour Day 2017
Monday 01 May 2017 – International Labour Day is Workers Day and the Global Tourism Industry is proud to be associated…
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Editorial Comment
The Race for UNWTO Secretary-General
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) announced the names of seven candidates who will be competing in the race…
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Trade News
Seychelles-Kenya Talks to Boost Aviation and Tourism
Thu, 06 April 2017 – Seychelles and Kenya have made great strides in further consolidating bilateral relations during President Danny Faure’s State Visit to Kenya. Some of…
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Trade News
IGLTA Issues Statement on UNWTO SG
John Tanzella, the President/CEO of the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (ILGTA), has issued a statement to remind the United Nations…
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Trade News
Kenya Represented on WTFL Advisory Board
Since launching in 2009, the World Tourism Forum Lucerne (WTFL) has been professionally supported by an international Advisory Board. Jacinta…
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Trade News
PMAESA Endorses Alain St.Ange for UNWTO Top Post
The Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA), based in Mombassa, Kenya, has pledged its support of Alain…
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Trade News
Camaraderie in Race for UNWTO Top Post
A wonderful demonstration of ethics and values was evident at the launch of the campaign hosted by the Brazilian Ambassador…
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Trade News
Seychelles Candidate for UNWTO Secretary General heads for Madrid
Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Candidate for the position of Secretary-General of the UNWTO, left the Seychelles on Monday afternoon via…
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Trade News
Seychelles Minister of Tourism Resigns
News broke earlier today that Minister Alain St.Ange of the Seychelles had presented his letter of resignation to President Danny…
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Trade News
Seychelles Debates 2017 Tourism Marketing Strategies
The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) organised its end of year marketing meeting last week aimed at informing the representatives of…
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Trade News
Seychelles Welcomes Qatar Airways Inaugural Flight
Qatar Airways landed in Seychelles on Monday 12 December on what was the start of their seven weekly flights to the…
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Trade News
Seychelles Message on World Tourism Day
World Tourism Day message from Minister Alain St.Ange of the Seychelles – islands dependent on their tourism industry. As…
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Trade News
Seychelles Reflects on Sainthood of Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa, the nun whose work with the dying and destitute of Kolkata made her a global icon of Christian…
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Trade News
Seychelles has Best Air Quality in the World
According to recent findings of the Environmental Performance Index, Seychelles has been found to possess the best quality of air…
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Trade News
‘My Seychelles Experience’ Video Competition Heats Up
Four finalists have been selected in the ‘My Seychelles Experience’ International Video Competition, which was launched globally by the Seychelles…
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Events
Seychelles Carnival 2016
The Seychelles Tourism Board has confirmed the dates of the 2016 edition of the island’s Carnaval International de Victoria, the…
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Trade News
Seychelles Tourism On Global Islands Partnership
Minister of Tourism & Culture of Seychelles, Alain St.Ange had the honour last week to be appointed as Senior Advisor…
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Trade News
Seychelles Minister Alain St.Ange Acknowledges Awards
“The 2015 Tourism Eminent Achiever Award in Africa is a sign of appreciation for one’s work”, said Minister Alain St.Ange,…
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Trade News
Seychelles Renews Links with Notting Hill Carnival
Representatives of UK’s Notting Hills Carnival Roadshow and Seychelles Carnaval International de Victoria met in London to discuss their future…
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Trade News
A good tourism industry is good for Seychelles
“A good tourism industry is good for Seychelles and each citizen should bear this in mind”. The Seychelles Minister for…
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Trade News
Seychelles Tourism Board brings trade on SA road show
Main image: Seychelles travel trade participants from the 2014 South African road show. The Seychelles Tourism Board and 15 trade…
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Events
Seychelles Biggest Event a Success
For decades the Seychelles has seen activities and events being organized but never before has one event captured the imagination…
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Trade News
World Travel Awards in Seychelles
Mr Graham E. Cooke, the President of the World Travel Group, the organisers of the World Travel Awards has confirmed…
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Trade News
South Africa & Seychelles Cooperate
Tourism Ministers Derek Hanekom of South Africa and Alain St.Ange of the Seychelles met in Berlin as they led their…
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Destinations
Southern Africa: Island hopping at its best
The Southern Africa region consists of 15 countries, including Madagascar; Mauritius, Seychelles and Tanzania – perfect island hopping destinations. By…
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Trade News
Praslin Culinary & Arts Fiesta – Seychelles
A team from the Seychelles Tourism Academy working on the Praslin Culinary and Arts Fiesta, was on the island at…
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Destinations
Art in the Seychelles
Seychelles is renown as a ‘melting pot of cultures’ but there’s also a rich tapestry of artistic creativity scattered about…
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Trade News
UK trade rates Seychelles in Top 10
The UK travel trade has rated Seychelles amongst the Top 10 destinations in the world for the best wedding and…
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Destinations
Property Review – Kempinski Seychelles
If a 6-star grading exists for accommodation establishments in the Seychelles, that would be my rating for this superb resort.…
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Trade News
Durban to Seychelles Yacht Race Announced
The ‘EAST 3 ROUTE‘ Organisation of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, Swaziland, Mozambique and Seychelles met with business community leaders in…
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Trade News
Seychelles Launches ‘Kiddies’ Carnival
The 2014 edition of the annual Seychelles Carnaval International de Victoria is all set for its official opening on Friday the…
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Trade News
Seychelles delegation ready for La Reunion island’s Festival “Liberté Métisse’’
Seychelles is marking its presence at the La Reunion island’s Festival Liberté Métisse (mixed freedom) with a twenty member delegation. Upon…
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Destinations
Seychelles Creolization Festival a resounding success
Tourism Tattler was invited by the Seychelles Minister of Tourism and Culture, Alain St. Ange to attend the 2013 Festival…
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Trade News
Seychelles born Marketing Specialist receives Australian recognition
The Ashdown-Ingram 2013 National Conference that was recently held in Melbourne brought together the Senior Directors of this Australia wide…
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Trade News
SUBIOS, the Seychelles Festival of the Sea… all sails ahoy!
Everyone interested in the sea can finally go to Beau Vallon to the much awaited SUBIOS, the Seychelles Festival of…
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Trade News
Seychelles Festival Kreol to be launched with ‘Grande Case’ feel
The annual Festival Kreol is to be staged in Victoria, Seychelles from 25-41 October 2013 and the Ministry of Tourism and…
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Destination Marketing: The Quest for Funds
Tourism marketing, be it in support of destinations, attractions, airlines, airports, hotels, resorts or events, has become a very expensive…
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Trade News
Magic Circus coming to Seychelles
The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) and the Ministry of Tourism and Culture together with the support of dedicated partners have…
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Trade News
Elsia Grandcourt takes over as Director for Africa at UNWTO
Taleb Rifai, the Secretary General of the UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organisation) announced at the 20th General Assembly of…
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Trade News
Seychelles elected on the Executive Council of the UNWTO
Minister Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture who was leading an important delegation to the 20th…
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