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Seychelles expresses solidarity with Tanzania following shocking church attack

Seychelles expresses solidarity with Tanzania following shocking church attack

Following the bomb attack on a Catholic church in the Tanzanian town of Arusha, Seychelles President James Michel has expressed his condolences, on behalf of the people and government of Seychelles, for what he described as a shocking attack:

“We … May 7, 2013
World's leading fishing magazine recognizes big game fishing in Seychelles

World's leading fishing magazine recognizes big game fishing in Seychelles

Bisbee's Marlin world, one of the planet's most respected fishing magazines, features an editorial about sports fishing in Seychelles in its latest edition (May 2013). The article, titled “Fishing where time stands still,” was written by local writer … May 7, 2013
Manchester City Seychelles Soccer School 2013 kicks off

Manchester City Seychelles Soccer School 2013 kicks off

Air Seychelles and the Seychelles Football Federation (SFF) today opened the first ever Manchester City Seychelles Soccer School 2013 with a clinic for school children led by Patrick Vieira the legendary player and professional City Coaches at Unity Stadium … May 6, 2013
World Travel Awards sparkles with winners at Middle East Ceremony

World Travel Awards sparkles with winners at Middle East Ceremony

Etihad, Burj al Arab, Emirates, Avis, Europcar, Qatar and Rotana were among the big names to emerge victorious at World Travel Awards 2013 Middle East Ceremony, held at Le Royal Meridien Resort & Spa Dubai on 5 May 2013.

The industry’s elite, … May 6, 2013
Taking SunExpress to Tunisia: new direct connection from Frankfurt to Enfidha

Taking SunExpress to Tunisia: new direct connection from Frankfurt to Enfidha

SunExpress, a joint venture of Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, started operating weekly nonstop flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Enfidha-Hammamet International Airport (NBE) on May 3, 2013. Every Friday, SunExpress (XQ/SXS) brings passengers directly … May 6, 2013
Positive growth for Cape Town’s tourism sector in the 2012/2013 peak season

Positive growth for Cape Town’s tourism sector in the 2012/2013 peak season

Cape Town Tourism is pleased to report positive tourism growth to the city for the 2012/2013 peak tourism season. As announced recently by President Jacob Zuma, South Africa’s Annual Tourism Statistics 2012 showed encouraging growth for tourism countrywide. … May 6, 2013
Seychelles is attending the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2013)

Seychelles is attending the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2013)

The 20th Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has opened in Dubai on May 6 with a record number of more than 2,500 exhibitors and over 20 national tourist delegations.

The Seychelles will be at ATM again this year, because these islands are today served by … May 6, 2013
Four Seasons Resort Seychelles welcomed Minister St.Ange on his industry tour of last week

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles welcomed Minister St.Ange on his industry tour of last week

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, with its reputation as being one of Seychelles top high-end properties is fully supportive of the Seychelles Tourism Academy student’s internship programs. Four Seasons Resort Seychelles has confirmed to Alain St.Ange, … May 5, 2013
“Miss Seychelles…another world” contestant 2013 gives to the less fortunate

“Miss Seychelles…another world” contestant 2013 gives to the less fortunate

Being advocates of charity is a virtue of crowned beauty queens, and contestants for the coming “Miss Seychelles…another world” contestants were reminded that they should at all costs be conscious of their mission once elected. A recent charity … May 5, 2013
Seychelles set to receive the Dusseldorf Carnival for the April 2014 Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands Carnival

Seychelles set to receive the Dusseldorf Carnival for the April 2014 Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands Carnival

A news release published in EXPRESS.DE of Germany has confirmed that the known and very popular Dusseldorf Carnival is set to be back in Seychelles next April to fly the German flag and participate in the 2014 edition of the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands … May 5, 2013
Football in Seychelles moving forward

Football in Seychelles moving forward

President James Michel received the Football Development Executive of Premier League Club Manchester City, Mr. Patrick Vieira, this afternoon at State House.

Mr. Vieira is currently in the country to lead a series of soccer clinics for young Seychellois … May 3, 2013
Varied value-added wedding packages from Centara Grand at CentralWorld

Varied value-added wedding packages from Centara Grand at CentralWorld

Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld, has created a series of wedding packages for its various venues that provide options ranging from the intimate and chic M23 events space through to mega events in the Convention Centre, with … May 3, 2013
Agoda.com aims high with great hotel deals for a trek up Mt. Kinabalu

Agoda.com aims high with great hotel deals for a trek up Mt. Kinabalu

SINGAPORE – Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is providing great new deals on hotels in the Malaysian city of Kota Kinabalu to take advantage of high season climbing opportunities … May 3, 2013
PATA carries forward pledge to the complete visitor economy

PATA carries forward pledge to the complete visitor economy

BANGKOK, Thailand - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) CEO Martin Craigs this week wrote to attendees and speakers of the PATA Annual Summit to pledge the association's ongoing support for the complete visitor economy. The concept of the complete … May 3, 2013
Agoda.com partners with WuBook for great hotel deals in Russia

Agoda.com partners with WuBook for great hotel deals in Russia

SINGAPORE – Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is partnering with WuBook for a strategic partnership that will allow Agoda.com to add WuBook’s inventory of hotels in Russia to its … May 3, 2013
Morocco, UNWTO and UNDP support new system of classification for tourism accommodation

Morocco, UNWTO and UNDP support new system of classification for tourism accommodation

The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the government of Morocco, and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) signed an agreement to support the Ministry of Tourism of Morocco in the implementation of a new classification system for tourism … May 2, 2013
History meets outstanding CSR at Hotel Baseler Hof in Hamburg

History meets outstanding CSR at Hotel Baseler Hof in Hamburg

LOS ANGELES, California - Green Globe announces re-certification of the Hotel Baseler Hof in Hamburg, one of the last privately-owned hotels in Germany. This historic property is part of the Association of Christian Hoteliers, Germany’s oldest hotel … May 2, 2013
Seychelles says that Africa should use the UNWTO General Assembly in Zimbabwe and Zambia to mark the African Continent’s commitment to tourism

Seychelles says that Africa should use the UNWTO General Assembly in Zimbabwe and Zambia to mark the African Continent’s commitment to tourism

It has been confirmed by the UNWTO that Zimbabwe and Zambia will co-host the 20th session of the General Assembly of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) from August 24-29 this year in their tourist resort towns of Victoria Falls and Livingstone. … May 2, 2013
Seychelles toasts the Netherlands new King

Seychelles toasts the Netherlands new King

Seychelles-based diplomats and high government officials of the islands gathered on Tuesday evening to mark the stepping down of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and her son Prince Willem-Alexander taking the throne.



The 75-year-old monarch signed … May 2, 2013
Seychelles Banyan Tree Resort and Spa believes in drive to see more Seychellois move to higher position

Seychelles Banyan Tree Resort and Spa believes in drive to see more Seychellois move to higher position

Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister for Tourism and Culture has started a series of hotel visits and meetings with general managers and hotel staff in general to take stock of the properties’ working environment and for him to remain connected with … May 2, 2013
Seychelles sees former graduates of Visual Arts mount what they called their Traces exhibition

Seychelles sees former graduates of Visual Arts mount what they called their Traces exhibition

Students who graduated for the Advanced Certificate and Diploma level in the Seychelles School of Visual Arts are showcasing their artistic and creative talents in an exhibition that opened on Friday, April 25, at Carrefour des Arts gallery in Victoria. … May 2, 2013
Centara Kata Resort Phuket gains ISO environmental management award

Centara Kata Resort Phuket gains ISO environmental management award

BANGKOK, Thailand - Centara Kata Resort Phuket has been awarded ISO 14001:2004 status in recognition of the effectiveness of the resort’s environmental management systems. The certification is awarded by the International Organization for Standardization … May 2, 2013
Self-catering travel made easier with .travel

Self-catering travel made easier with .travel

Selfcatering.travel made the logistical decision to align itself with the .travel domain as a purposeful and thoughtful marketing tool. Selfcatering.travel is part of the Five Star Network, the leading international accreditation body for 5-Star holiday … May 1, 2013
Maya Ubud Resort & Spa raises awareness among children in Bali

Maya Ubud Resort & Spa raises awareness among children in Bali

LOS ANGELES, California - Green Globe Member Maya Ubud Resort & Spa in Bali is dedicated to create and maintain the sector benchmark for environmentally responsible style, implementing innovative initiatives and promoting awareness. The Green Team … May 1, 2013
A first Seychelles travel guide book in Korean is published

A first Seychelles travel guide book in Korean is published

A book on Seychelles travel was published and launched successfully as of April 25, 2013 and is now in Korean book stores. The book, “Seychelles, not just another place, another world,” showcases what Seychelles offers to travelers – the nature, … May 1, 2013
Air Seychelles to host Manchester City Seychelles Soccer School 2013

Air Seychelles to host Manchester City Seychelles Soccer School 2013

Air Seychelles will this week welcome Patrick Vieira, legendary player and Manchester City Football Club (MCFC) Football Development Executive, to the Seychelles.



Patrick, accompanied by a team of City coaches, will arrive on May 3 for the Manchester … May 1, 2013
Dr. Steve Fanny appointed on African Union Board of External Auditors

Dr. Steve Fanny appointed on African Union Board of External Auditors

The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Trade & Investment, Dr. Steve Fanny, has been appointed as a member on the African Union Board of External Auditors for a two year term.



The principal function of the Board is to carry out … May 1, 2013
Seychelles the star destination in the Luxury Travel and Safaris Magazine

Seychelles the star destination in the Luxury Travel and Safaris Magazine

Seychelles, and more specifically Hilton Hotels in Seychelles, have been covered in the latest issue of the known Luxury Travel and Safaris magazine. Six full-color pages of the magazine talk of the Seychelles and of Hilton in Seychelles as the destination … May 1, 2013
Seychelles President's message on the occasion of International Labor Day - 2013

Seychelles President's message on the occasion of International Labor Day - 2013

The 1st of May is the important date of the year we dedicate to all workers.



International Labor Day is the occasion for all workers in the world to share solidarity. We join together to celebrate the fruits of our labor. Together we go to church … May 1, 2013
Vice President Faure at the Africa Global Business Forum 2013

Vice President Faure at the Africa Global Business Forum 2013

The Vice President of the Republic, Mr. Danny Faure, has been invited to attend the Africa Global Business Forum 2013, to be held on May 1 and 2 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Malctoum, … May 1, 2013



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