Guests to the Botanical Gardens were yesterday treated to a special taste of Seychelles’ infusions and snacks to commemorate World Tourism Day. To commemorate the event, the Tourism department had set up a kiosk at the entrance of the gardens in Mont Fleuri, where visitors were able to taste tea infusions, such as lemon […]
Continue ReadingA delegation from the Kingdom of Eswatini was in Seychelles from September 21-23 on a study tour of the transformation of the Seychelles Pension system from the Seychelles Provident Fund to Seychelles Pension Fund. The delegation was being led by Hon. Phila Buthelezi, Minister for Labour & Social Security, accompanied by 6 other delegates […]
Continue ReadingIf you are among the lucky ones who have managed to travel overseas over the past couple of pandemic-stricken years, more likely than not, you are familiar with the travel authorisation technology, and most recently, the biometric contactless corridor, upon arrival in Seychelles. It was in September 2020 that the government officially announced the […]
Continue ReadingA seventh group of tourism pioneers have been recognised for their significant contributions to the development and progress of tourism in the country. They are Ulrich Denis, Vicky Lanza, Joseph Albert, Flavien Joubert, Micheline Georges, Doris Johnstone, Gregoire Payet, Arthuro dagostini, Gianni and Silvana Torsi, including the late Myriam St Ange, Marlène Lionnet and […]
Continue ReadingL’union Estate was bustling with activity last weekend, hosting the launch of the 5th Tourism Festival. The opening ceremony was appropriately held on La Digue Island as it is considered to be one of the pillars of cultural tourism and a significant contributor to promoting Seychelles as a travel destination. Kicking off Le […]
Continue ReadingAir Seychelles has said its main objective is to ensure it becomes sustainable. The company’s acting chief executive, Sandy Benoiton, made the statement ahead of the company’s 45th anniversary on October 26. The Seychellois-owned company, with 596 staff, completed its payment to its former bond holder and said it expects a positive result […]
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