UN Tourism in Seychelles: Seychelles is hosting the 69th UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (CAF) at Kempinski Seychelles Resort, with ministers and delegates focusing on human capital and sustainable tourism growth through 4 July. Tourism & skills push: The Seychelles Tourism Ministry says the conference is built around capacity building, investment in skills, and stronger regional partnerships—echoing calls for youth-led transformation in tourism. India-Seychelles ties, culture to policy: PM Modi’s June 27–29 Seychelles visit is still making waves, with India handing over maritime security support (a Made-in-India fast patrol vessel plus ambulances and boats) and signing new cooperation pacts, including an agriculture research MoU between ICAR and Seychelles’ agriculture ministry. Blue heritage watch: UNESCO says Seychelles paused a proposed luxury hotel near Aldabra and is reviewing it to meet conservation standards, as concerns continue around the World Heritage site. Aviation & women in Seychelles: Chapman Freeborn supported the Seychelles Air Force Dornier 228 ferry to India for maintenance, highlighting women in aviation via Sylvie Tamboo’s milestone flight. Regional diplomacy next: Modi’s attention shifts to Act East with a tri-nation Indonesia–Australia–New Zealand trip next week, with maritime security and cultural cooperation on the agenda.