Educational visit helps promote Seychelles in Benelux |18 September 2010

The group – four from the Netherlands and one from Belgium – were accompanied by Air Seychelles’ representative in Holland Michel Nap and the Seychelles Tourism Board’s (STB) representative for the Benelux countries, Karen Confait, who is based in Paris.

The aim of the visit was to introduce the tour operators to the smaller hotels and guesthouses to encourage them to include these in their programme, as well as to continue promoting Seychelles as an affordable destination.

Their visit gave them first-time experience of the Seychelles destination, including the products and activities on offer.

The itinerary included tours of Praslin, La Digue and Mahe, as well as Cerf island and a short visit to Moyenne.
 
Talking about the tour operators’ visit, Ms Confait said it was a successful trip, full of enthusiasm from the group wanting to see and learn more about Seychelles.

“The group were amazed by the beauty of the islands, the nature and local cuisine,” she said.

“They really appreciated the small establishments with their typical Creole charm.”

With their experience of the destination, the tour operators will now be able to recommend Seychelles to their clients, and in doing so kill the perception that it is only a luxury destination for the rich.

The visit was organised by the STB in close collaboration with Air Seychelles, Creole Travel Services, Mason’s Travel, Sea Shell Travel, Dream Yacht Charters, Hotel Coco de Mer and Cerf Island Resort.

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