Monday, May 20, 2024 Tourism Seychelles and Emirates airline have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing tourism cooperation. This renewed dedication was formalized through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai. The MoU was signed by Ahmed Khoory, Emirates’ Senior Vice President Commercial – West Asia & Indian Ocean, and Sherin Francis, Principal Secretary of Seychelles Tourism Department, in the presence of high-profile attendees including Seychelles Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Sylvestre Radegonde and Emirates’ Executive Vice President for Passenger Sales and Country Management, Nabil Sultan.
Minister Radegonde emphasized the importance of Emirates as a key partner, noting its significant market share and positive impact on Seychelles’ visibility and accessibility. He expressed enthusiasm for future collaborations that aim to use Emirates’ extensive network to further elevate Seychelles’ global tourism reputation. Key Statements: Emirates reiterated its support for Tourism Seychelles, with Ahmed Khoory highlighting the airline’s long-standing relationship with the island nation since 2005.
Khoory emphasized Emirates’ role in promoting Seychelles as a top leisure destination and its ongoing efforts to support the local tourism industry. He mentioned the airline’s double daily flights from Dubai to Seychelles, which provide seamless connectivity and are crucial for driving traffic to the .
