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Agoda.com opens up fantastic hotel deals for the Great Singapore Sale

Agoda.com opens up fantastic hotel deals for the Great Singapore Sale

SINGAPORE – Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has announced a variety of hotel deals in the leadup to the Great Singapore Sale, one of the island nation’s biggest yearly events.

Celebrating … May 22, 2013
Frankfurt Airport: now even easier to use the Internet for free

Frankfurt Airport: now even easier to use the Internet for free

Check your e-mail, post pictures, surf the web - and do it all for free! Now it’s easier than ever to do at Frankfurt Airport: the Internet is just a click away. Passengers and visitors can take advantage of up to 30 minutes a day without paying a cent, … May 22, 2013
Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok offers special package for Club accommodations

Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok offers special package for Club accommodations

Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok has a special package for its Club accommodations, with rates starting at Baht 3,560 per night for a Club Deluxe Room if they stay for 2 nights or more, along with 15 percent discount on regular a la carte … May 22, 2013
Seychelles attends the World Travel Fair in Eastern China and wins Best Honeymoon Tour Destination for 2013

Seychelles attends the World Travel Fair in Eastern China and wins Best Honeymoon Tour Destination for 2013

The World Travel Fair (WTF) is an annual event held in Shanghai that is the economic center of China and also plays a significant role in the outbound tourism of the country. This year, the fair was being held in the downtown Shanghai Exhibition Centre … May 22, 2013
Beauty with a purpose will see Miss Reunion attend “Miss Seychelles...another world” 2013 beauty pageant alongside Femina Miss India-World

Beauty with a purpose will see Miss Reunion attend “Miss Seychelles...another world” 2013 beauty pageant alongside Femina Miss India-World

Preparations are well underway for the 2013 edition of the “Miss Seychelles…another world” beauty pageant set to take place at the Eden Plaza on Saturday, May 25, 2013. Another destination-elected beauty who will be among the guests of honor, and … May 22, 2013
Seychelles Tourism Board Korea Office signs an MOU with Samsung’s sister company, CJ O Shopping

Seychelles Tourism Board Korea Office signs an MOU with Samsung’s sister company, CJ O Shopping

CJ O Shopping and Seychelles Tourist Board Korea Office concluded a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on May 15, 2013 to enhance mutual cooperation for selling Seychelles travel products.

CJ O Shopping, by selecting Seychelles as a key item, started … May 22, 2013
Seychelles “La Gigolette” restaurant renowned for its food made in heaven!

Seychelles “La Gigolette” restaurant renowned for its food made in heaven!

Derek Savy, a local feature writer in Seychelles, this week published the following article in Today’s newspaper. Food and the blend of food coming from one of the most diverse people on Earth is often taken up by arbiters and authors from the world … May 22, 2013
Seychelles extends condolences to Oklahoma victims

Seychelles extends condolences to Oklahoma victims

President James Michel of the Seychelles has extended his sincere condolences to the people and government of the United States of America following the devastating tornado that hit Oklahoma on Monday, May 20, 2013.

In a letter sent to President Barack … May 22, 2013
Global Traveler hosts annual airline wine competition

Global Traveler hosts annual airline wine competition

YARDLEY, Pennsylvania – Global Traveler, the only ABC-audited magazine for business and luxury travelers, held its ninth annual Wines on the Wing Airline Wine Competition.

The competition was held May 13 at The Westin New York Grand Central in New … May 21, 2013
Dubai's Director General of Tourism & Commerce Marketing, Helal Saeed Almarri, and Minister Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister for Tourism & Culture, meet in Dubai

Dubai's Director General of Tourism & Commerce Marketing, Helal Saeed Almarri, and Minister Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister for Tourism & Culture, meet in Dubai

Helal Saeed Almarri, the Director General of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), the principal authority responsible for strengthening Dubai’s positioning as a world-leading tourism destination and commercial hub, met Minister … May 21, 2013
Seychelles Tourism Academy documentation center benefits from ISPC

Seychelles Tourism Academy documentation center benefits from ISPC

The Seychelles Tourism Academy walked away with 115,266 rupees (US$9,736) donated by ISPC Seychelles, a hotel catering company based in Seychelles. The money was collected during a gala dinner at La Plage restaurant organized in March 2013 as part of … May 21, 2013
Seychelles Founding President Mancham speaks at 4th General Assembly of Capdi in Indonesia

Seychelles Founding President Mancham speaks at 4th General Assembly of Capdi in Indonesia

The Seychelles Founding President, Sir James R. Mancham, was one of five personalities invited to make congratulatory remarks at the opening of the 4th General Assembly of the Centrist Asia Pacific Democrats International (CAPDI) in the beautiful city … May 21, 2013
Bambo Sibiya, the known and talented South African artist, is in Seychelles for FetAfrik, Africa Day 2013

Bambo Sibiya, the known and talented South African artist, is in Seychelles for FetAfrik, Africa Day 2013

South Africa’s artist, Bambo Sibiya, is in Seychelles for FetAfrik, Africa Day 2013. Bambo Sibiya’s story represents the profile of a young artist who dared to dream “the big dream.”

Many of Sibiya’s prints depict mothers as the central and … May 21, 2013
“Miss Seychelles…another world” beauty pageant contestants enjoy the spectacular settings of their islands

“Miss Seychelles…another world” beauty pageant contestants enjoy the spectacular settings of their islands

The contestants of the “Miss Seychelles…another world” Beauty Pageant 2013 have been enjoying the spectacular settings of their own islands as they spend time together as a group around the main islands of Mahe, Praslin, and La Digue.

They were … May 21, 2013
South Africa supports the Seychelles disaster relief efforts for damages from the January tropical storm Felleng

South Africa supports the Seychelles disaster relief efforts for damages from the January tropical storm Felleng

The Seychelles President, Mr. James Michel, met with the South African High Commissioner to Seychelles, Dr. Nomvuyo N. Nokwe, at State House this afternoon.

High Commissioner Nokwe expressed South Africa's regret and sympathy concerning the material … May 21, 2013
Indian beauty set to attend “Miss Seychelles...another world” 2013 beauty pageant due to be held on Saturday, May 25 at Eden Plaza

Indian beauty set to attend “Miss Seychelles...another world” 2013 beauty pageant due to be held on Saturday, May 25 at Eden Plaza

Natasha Suri, former Ponds Femina Miss India-World, is scheduled to attend the upcoming edition of the “Miss Seychelles…another world” beauty pageant due to be held on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the Eden Island Plaza.

This Indian beauty, who reached … May 21, 2013
JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort - an eco-friendly destination in Dubai

JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort - an eco-friendly destination in Dubai

LOS ANGELES, California - Green Globe announces certification of the JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Over the past few years this luxury resort has demonstrated leadership and innovation in the fields of operational efficiency … May 21, 2013
Centara works with EarthCheck as part of its green and sustainable tourism policy

Centara works with EarthCheck as part of its green and sustainable tourism policy

BANGKOK, Thailand - Centara Hotels & Resorts, throughout its 30-year history, has always believed passionately in green and sustainable tourism, a policy that is at the heart of the company and which engages every property in its portfolio.

With … May 21, 2013
Seychelles admitted as member of the “East-3-Route” initiative of Africa

Seychelles admitted as member of the “East-3-Route” initiative of Africa

In February this year, the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture, Mr. Alain St.Ange, opened discussions with Minister Michael Mabuyakhulu, the Minister for Economic Development & Tourism of the Kwazulu-Natal Provincial Government … May 20, 2013
Seychelles joins Africa in lighting of the Africa Union flame

Seychelles joins Africa in lighting of the Africa Union flame

The Seychelles Former President, Mr. France Albert Rene, lit the flame of the African Union in the presence of Seychelles President James Alix Michel in a symbolic ceremony held at State House this morning. The ceremony was attended by dignitaries as … May 20, 2013
Seychelles set to launch its Africa Day 2013 celebrations from this coming Wednesday

Seychelles set to launch its Africa Day 2013 celebrations from this coming Wednesday

The Seychelles Ministry of Tourism and Culture has confirmed that from this coming Wednesday they are joining Africa to mark the 2013 Africa Day Celebrations through their very own FetAfrik.

The island's FetAfrik Committee have come out with a fully-fledged, … May 20, 2013
Seychelles Tourism Board and Airtel strengthen partnership through Memorandum of Understanding

Seychelles Tourism Board and Airtel strengthen partnership through Memorandum of Understanding

The Seychelles Tourism Board and Airtel Seychelles has forged a new level of cooperation and partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding.

The Memorandum of Understanding signed on Friday, May 17, between Elsia Grandcourt, the … May 20, 2013
Seychelles Minister for Tourism and Culture addressed the tourism trade & press at INDABA 2013 in Durban South Africa

Seychelles Minister for Tourism and Culture addressed the tourism trade & press at INDABA 2013 in Durban South Africa

Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture invited to take center stage at a tourism trade breakfast meeting in Durban hosted by the MEC for KwaZulu Natal South Africa responsible for Economic Development and Tourism, Minister … May 20, 2013
From Galapagos to Machu Picchu – Latin Trails offers it all

From Galapagos to Machu Picchu – Latin Trails offers it all

Latin Trails is a South America tour and travel operator with 20 years of experience. They offer authentic travel experiences in Ecuador and Peru, customized for groups, families, and individuals based on their unique interests.

The Galapagos and … May 19, 2013
Seychelles Minister for Tourism meets Mr. Akbar Al-Bakar, CEO of Qatar Airways

Seychelles Minister for Tourism meets Mr. Akbar Al-Bakar, CEO of Qatar Airways

Minister Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister of Tourism and Culture, met Mr. Akbar Al-Bakar, the CEO of Qatar Airways, at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Qatar Airways stand when he was in Dubai for the 2013 ATM tourism trade fair.

Since his appointment … May 19, 2013
Seychelles tourism at ATM 2013 in Dubai

Seychelles tourism at ATM 2013 in Dubai

The Seychelles tourism trade joined the island’s Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture, Alain St.Ange; their Tourism Board CEO, Elsia Grandcourt; Mohamed S. Al Geziry from Mohamed Al Geziry, the islands’ representatives in Dubai; and Aliette … May 19, 2013
Avis Car Hire celebrates 40 years of service in Seychelles

Avis Car Hire celebrates 40 years of service in Seychelles

In 1973, Kaven Parcou and Norman Esselmont set up the Avis Car Hire operation in Seychelles. This followed the official opening of the Seychelles International Airport by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth in 1972 which launched in earnest.

Mr. Thierry … May 19, 2013
From the Seychelles, the adventure by Nikon professional photographer, Imran Ahmad

From the Seychelles, the adventure by Nikon professional photographer, Imran Ahmad

Imran Ahmad B. Rayat Ahmad is a Nikon professional photographer known as the photographer of the Edition Fifty Fathoms, and he is a member of the Ocean Artist Society.

From the Seychelles, Imran said: “Many would ask if I’ve dived the best sites … May 19, 2013
Facebook: Reunion Island Tourism welcomes its 100,000th fan!

Facebook: Reunion Island Tourism welcomes its 100,000th fan!

Since the end of 2010, Reunion Island Tourism has been inviting travel netizens
to Facebook, the world's largest social network. Today, in May 2013, 100,000 fans
are onboard to explore and discover “island travel."

According to the barometer of the … May 17, 2013
Travel Exchange means US$114 million to NTA members

Travel Exchange means US$114 million to NTA members

LEXINGTON, Kentucky - Travel Exchange 2013 generated 114 million reasons for NTA members to smile, association leaders announced today. That’s the amount of total business - US$114 million - conducted by NTA members who attended the show in Orlando, … May 17, 2013



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