AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTourism Partnerships: Emirates kicked off Arabian Travel Market 2026 with seven new or renewed tourism deals, including Seychelles, Mauritius, Madagascar, Sharjah, Malaysia, Finland and Norway, plus renewed ties with the Seychelles Tourism Board and the Ministry of Tourism and Culture; the airline says it runs two daily flights to Mahé and cites 13% growth in arrivals to nearly 400,000 in 2025. Hospitality & Culture in Travel: STORY Hospitality used ATM to spotlight its guest loyalty push (STORY DISCOVERY via GHA DISCOVERY) and the ongoing refurbishment of The H Dubai, while also launching “Storyfication” to build shared corporate culture across UAE, Seychelles and Morocco. Island Travel Buzz: Expedia’s 2026 “Island Hot List” shows Praslin in the Seychelles among the fastest-rising island destinations, with searches up 80% year over year. Seychelles on the World Cultural Stage: Seychellois teens showcased Creole culture at the International Children’s Cultural Forum in Moscow, presenting games, dances and folk-music exchanges. Arts & Diplomacy: The “Under One Sun” exhibition opened in Victoria, featuring Russian and Seychellois plein-air works celebrating Seychelles–Russia cultural links. Travel Access Watch: New Zealand’s visa waiver list includes only Mauritius and Seychelles in Africa, with travellers still needing an NZeTA.
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