E-Newsletter Issue 73 		 
  Hotels 
  Trade Fairs 
  Destination 
  Awards 
  Conference 
  Events 
  Updates 
  International Expo 
  
Home April 2013

Hotels

Seychelles L’Archipel Hotel of Praslin Island brings a new touch of freshness to its bungalows
by STB
The know and already hugely popular L’Archipel Hotel of Praslin Island in the Seychelles has upgraded its senior suits. more >>

Seychelles La Reserve Hotel of Praslin changes hands but remains Seychellois
by STB
The reputed Seychelles La Reserve Hotel of Praslin is going through a transitional management change. more >>

Seychelles Minister for Tourism and Culture visits owner of burnt down tourism establishment
by STB
Nearly a month after a fire accidently burnt down seven bungalows at Le Laurier Hotel & Restaurant on the Seychelles inner island of Praslin, more >>

Destination

STB asses Indian market
by STB
The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) is assessing the Indian tourism market and is planning to appoint a representation company in India. more >>

Conference

Seychelles Minister for Tourism and Culture uses World Tourism Forum in Lucerne to raise Seychelles visibility
by STB
Seychelles' Tourism and Culture Minister, Alain St Ange, has said that he is very proud that visitor arrivals to our islands have been taken from stagnation a few years ago to new heights. more >>

UNWTO confirms that the Seychelles Minister of Tourism will be a speaker at the ATM ministerial forum
by STB
Ministers of Tourism and leaders from the aviation industry will be meeting in Dubai during ATM 2013 more >>

Updates

New book marking the centenary of State House
by STB
A coffee table book called “Seychelles" State House- centenary of inauguration will be released on May 6, more >>
  

Trade Fairs

Seychelles at Asian Dive Show
by STB
Seychelles was represented at the 19th edition of the Asian Dive Expo, in Singapore from April 19-21. more >>

Seychelles promoting itself as incentive destination at MEEDEX trade Fair in Paris
by STB
Seychelles, ideally suited as an incentive and events destination, was present at the Meedex (Meeting destination Experts) held from April 3-4 in Paris. more >>

China Outbound Travel and Tourism Market (COTTM) another thrilling success for Seychelles
by STB
Seychelles 35.5 square metres stand with a panoramic backdrop of Anse Victorin: one of Seychelles finest white sand beaches had given visitors of China Outbound Travel and Tourism Market (COTTM) more >>

Awards

Hilton Labriz Seychelles voted best resort in Africa for 2013
by STB
Seychelles’ luxurious Resort & Spa, the Hilton Labriz Silhouette property has been voted the Best Resort in Africa 2013 by Travel Magazine, Global Traveler. more >>

Events

Miss Seychelles...another world, on the 25 of May 2013
by STB
The second beauty pageant under the theme “Miss Seychelles- another world", which is organised by the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB), is being held on May 25, more >>

Seychelles gearing up for FetAfrik 2013
by STB
Preparation is full steam ahead up for Seychelles 2013 FetAfrik, planned for 23rd to 25th May. For this year’s FetAfrik, the Ministry of Tourism and Culture is elevating the standard of the event more >>

Seychelles : Carnaval International de Victoria on French TV on 27 April
by STB
The successful mid-ocean Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands carnival that is staged in the Seychelles annually is still receiving television coverage more >>

International Expo

Seychelles garden receives thrilling success in 2013 International Garden exposition Suncheon Bay Korea
by STB
Seychelles first ever participation in 2013 International Garden exposition Suncheon Bay Korea more >>