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Soul of Seychelles: A Gastronomic Journey in Colombo
From August 25 to August 31, 2024, Tourism Seychelles in collaboration with Kingsbury Hotel Colombo, AirPark, and the Seychelles Tourism Academy, proudly presented the “Soul of Seychelles” culinary event. This week-long celebration of Seychellois culture and cuisine was held at the Kingsbury hotel and was a re… read more
Seychelles Tourism Department announces Richard Mathiot as New Director of STA
The Tourism Department announces the appointment of Richard Mathiot as the new Director of the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA)… read more
Emirates launches inaugural flights to Antananarivo
Emirates has inaugurated its first flight to Antananarivo, Madagascar, marking the airline’s fifth destination in the Indian Ocean. The new four-weekly service, which operates via the Seychelles, strengthens international travel connections to and from Madagascar.
The inaugural flight was celebrated with a water cannon salute… read more
Demand surging for Silversea on West African itineraries out of Cape Town
Silversea is experiencing a resurgence of demand for its West African itineraries out of Cape Town, after they were reinstated in 2025 following the COVID-19 pandemic.
The luxury cruise line first started sailing the West African coast in 2011, but suspended the service in 2020 during the Coronavirus outbreak, which shut down the gl… read more
Tourism Seychelles collaborates on comprehensive plan for upcoming off-peak season
The Seychelles Tourism Department organised a half-day strategic meeting with both government and private sector stakeholders on Wednesday, August 7th, to… read more
Voaara to put barefoot luxury on the map in Madagascar's Sainte-Marie Island
Voaara, opening September 2024 in Madagascar, is a new barefoot luxury resort, comprising elegant, tropical-style bungalows and villas, introducing a pioneering community-led resort concept to the region.
Located on the island of Sainte-Marie off the northeast coast of Madagascar, Voaara is a celebration of its surroundings… read more
MSC Cruises considering switching Middle East for Africa on 2025 World Cruise
MSC Cruises is weighing its options for the upcoming 2025 World Cruise aboard MSC Magnifica amid the ongoing security crisis in the Red Sea. The cruise line is considering changes to the itinerary and may reroute the ship around Africa if Houthi attacks on shipping from Yemen continue.
MSC Magnifica will depart on the 1… read more
Seychelles Tourism DG reflects on Africa’s untapped potential
Last week, the UN Tourism organisation hosted two significant events on the African continent: the Brand Africa Conference, held in conjunction with the 67th UN Tourism Commission for Africa Meeting in Zambia, and the inaugural UN Tourism Regional Tourism Forum on Gastronomy in Zimbabwe. Both events attracted participants from across A… read more
Tourism Seychelles unites local partners at 2024 marketing meeting
The Seychelles Tourism Department hosted its highly anticipated annual Marketing Meeting for 2024 on Thursday, July 11, at L’Escale … read more
South Africa & Namibia named among the top five best African countries to visit with kids
South Africa and Namibia have recently been named… read more
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