Notting Hill and US delegations land in Seychelles for 2014 carnival |24 April 2014

As delegations after delegations coming from the four corners of the world land in Seychelles for the 2014 Carnaval International de Victoria hotels on the main island of Mahé are reporting occupancy levels beyond expectations.

This week it was the Notting Hill Carnival from the UK to land with probably the biggest delegation for this year’s carnival in the tropics. Notting Hill Carnival is reputed to be the biggest carnival of Europe and they have been taking part in the carnival parade in Seychelles since its debut.

It was Claire Holder, the head of the Notting Hill delegation who recently informed the Seychelles Minister for Tourism and Culture Alain St Ange that the World of Carnivals had positioned the Carnaval International de Victoria that is staged annually in Seychelles among the 'TOP 5' Carnivals of the World.

The Notting Hill Carnival's delegation in this year’s carnival is 55 plus and they have said that they will surprise Seychelles with what they have brought to the carnival this year.

Also landing in Seychelles this week were the two delegations from the USA of America. A country & western band will be showcasing that part of the American culture whereas a band from the New Orleans will be in Seychelles to share the Cajun Creole culture.

This year's Carnaval International de Victoria which is being co-hosted by Seychelles, Reunion, Madagascar, Mayotte and South Africa’s KwaZulu Natal is displaying cooperation in tourism destinations all eager to see the regional tourism cake grow.

Minister St Ange and the Seychelles Tourism Board’s chief executive Sherin Naiken were both at the Seychelles International Airport to welcome the Notting Hill and the US delegations to Seychelles.