AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSeychelles Tourism Strategy: The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) held its annual Marketing Meeting at Eden Bleu, reviewing 2026 performance and setting a 2027 shift from strategy-setting to implementation, with recovery momentum in July-August and Russia leading the rebound while markets like China, South Africa, Nigeria and Turkey show growth. Regional Trade & Payments: AfCFTA and Quest Ghana signed an agreement for a US$5.17bn AfCFTA Digital Trade Corridor, with Seychelles set to host the venture headquarters in Victoria and support interoperable payments plus a digital commodities exchange to cut the cost of cross-border trade. Bilateral Cooperation: Seychelles Vice President Sebastien Pillay met Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Riyadh to discuss expanding economic and tourism ties. Seychelles Social Infrastructure Fund: Finance Minister Pierre Laporte says Seychelles plans a new fund focused on health, education and infrastructure, with governance designed to protect public resources from political interference. Visa Rules Affecting Visitors: Thailand will reduce visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days from Sept. 15, with Seychelles nationals getting a separate 15-day exemption. Aviation Link Watch: Air Tanzania suspended Dar es Salaam–Moscow flights indefinitely after a route risk assessment, with refunds or rescheduling offered. Cruise Tourism Demand: Seabourn opened bookings for a 138-day 2029 world cruise featuring Praslin in Seychelles, plus overnight port stays in places including Zanzibar and Cape Town.
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