AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism & Culture Diplomacy: Seychelles Tourism Board is putting the GCC at the centre of its high-value, sustainable tourism push, with Gulf hubs already acting as key aviation bridges via Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi. Regional Travel Partnerships: Emirates kicked off Arabian Travel Market 2026 by signing/renewing tourism deals with seven destinations, including Seychelles, and extending its long-running partnership with the Seychelles Tourism Board and Ministry of Tourism and Culture—aiming for joint marketing and familiarisation trips as visitor arrivals rose 13% to nearly 400,000 in 2025. Aviation Expansion for Seychelles: Qatar Airways says it will expand its winter network to 170+ destinations and increase Seychelles service from four to seven weekly flights from 1 March 2027. Creole Culture Abroad: Seychellois youth (12–17) showcased Creole traditions in Moscow at the International Children’s Cultural Forum, sharing games, dances and meeting Russian folk music communities. Local Arts & Heritage: “Under One Sun” opened in Victoria, featuring plein-air works by Russian and Seychellois artists and positioning them as cultural ambassadors for Seychelles-Russia ties. Travel Practicalities: Thailand’s visa-free entry rules tighten from 15 September—Mauritius and Seychelles get 15 days instead of 60, with a 30-day extension option via immigration.
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