Seychelles Tourism Office Middle East and Etihad Airways host second group of agents from Riyadh Saudi Arabia

The group from Bin Ghaith Travel Agency, Dnata Travels, Fursan Travel and representative from STOME and Etihad Airways visited the islands for four days staying at the Raffles Hotel Praslin.

The group explored the 2 largest islands Mahe and Praslin, visiting hotels, attractions and experiencing the traditional Creole cuisine.

The agents were able to experience personally the destination and the hotels that they currently sell as well as discover new establishments which are suitable to their clientele according to their budget and needs.

The mode of transportation from one island to another was also experiences to allow the agents to better explain the ease of moving around the islands for a true island hopping experience.

Hotels visited during their stay were Le Duc Praslin and Café des Arts, L' Archipel, Indian Ocean Lodge, Constance Lemuria Resort, Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, Kempinski Seychelles Resort, Banyan Tree Seychelles and Constance Ephelia Resort.

The group also had the opportunity to meet with existing and potential local ground handlers.

This trip was supported by Raffles Praslin Seychelles and local Destination Management Companies 7˚ South, Creole Travel Services, Masons Travel & Select-Seychelles

In line with our Marketing Activities for 2012, this will be our last group for this year out of the KSA market.

We are delighted with the support of Etihad Airways, Trade partners and our Travel Agents to these activities.

We will continue to tap into different markets and select appropriate agents to allow us to further increase the awareness of the islands says Ahmed Fathallah, Regional Manager, Seychelles Tourism Office, Middle East.