AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSeychelles Tourism at ATM 2026: Seychelles is pushing deeper Middle East ties at Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, with Tourism Minister Nicola Amanda Bernstein joining industry leaders to stress aviation infrastructure and data-led decisions for a faster post-conflict rebound. GCC Strategy: The Seychelles Tourism Board is putting the Gulf Cooperation Council at the centre of its high-value, sustainable tourism plan, aiming to shift from pure volume to longer stays and wider local spending. Emirates Partnership Boost: Emirates renewed its strategic tourism MoU with Seychelles Tourism Board and the Ministry of Tourism and Culture as arrivals near 400,000, backing joint marketing and familiarisation trips; Emirates also signed seven tourism deals at ATM, including Seychelles. French Market Push: Seychelles also returned to IFTM Top Resa in Paris to strengthen trade relationships and visibility across Europe. Local Education Update: La Rosière primary school in Seychelles is nearing completion, with the minister outlining progress across multiple contractors and repair works. Global Travel Rule Watch: Thailand tightened entry rules from Sept 15, cutting visa-free stays and Visa on Arrival access—important for travellers planning winter routes.
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