AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIsland Travel Buzz: Expedia’s 2026 “Island Hot List” shows island searches up 55% year-on-year, with St. Lucia topping the chart (+125%), followed by Porto Santo (+85%) and Praslin in Seychelles—proof travellers are chasing quieter beaches and local culture over the usual crowds. Visa-Free Spotlight (Seychelles angle): Macao SAR published an updated visa-free list that includes Seychelles, while Tonga says Seychelles is the only African country eligible for visa-free entry in 2026 (up to 30 days). Moldova also lists Seychelles as one of just two African nations with visa-free access in 2026. Culture & Education: First Lady Veronique Herminie opened Seychelles’ International Chess Day inter-school tournament at Mont Fleuri Secondary School, framing chess as a tool for critical thinking and values-building. Youth & Environment: Nature Seychelles Reef Rescuers visited Praslin’s Vijay International School to teach coral reef protection and hands-on restoration using reef stars. Sports: The Seychelles Volleyball Federation Cup 2026 quarterfinals set the semifinal line-up, with City Ladies, Premium Cobras Ladies, Cascade and Arsu Ladies advancing. Tourism Development: Seychelles-linked interest is growing in Indonesia’s Pemapak Hot Springs, with Seychelles President’s Special Envoy to ASEAN visiting the site as cooperation talks continue.
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