Seychelles voted ‘Country Destination of the Year’ |06 November 2015

 Seychelles has been voted ‘Country Destination of the Year’ by a UK-based publication – the Luxury Travel Guide – which offers luxury travel and lifestyle information.

The award certificate was presented to Tourism and Culture Minister Alain St Ange at the World Travel Market, taking place in London.

The Luxury Travel Guide is published on a quarterly basis focusing on a specific region or continent. It also recognises the very best of the global the tourism industry.

“Our team of experts have scoured the globe and travelled extensively in order to identify everything from the very best hotels, airlines and tour operators through to highlighting the most reputable transfer service companies,” states the Luxury Travel Guide website.

“Each year the Awards are broken down into regions to coincide with the release of their respective Luxury Travel Guide.  We highlight the pinnacle of luxury with our continent awards and individual country awards which reflect the range of products and services provided.”

Minister St Ange has described the award as a “real honour for Seychelles.”

“Country Destination of the Year Award for us is also the freedom and diversity our islands offer to our visitors,” said Minister St Ange who is leading the Seychelles delegation to the World Travel Market (WTM).

At least sixteen Seychelles companies wanting their fair share of the UK tourism market are being featured at the Seychelles stand at this year's WTM.

The annual event, which brings together the global travel trade provides a platform for networking among tourism-related business while it is also the opportunity for every tourism destination to promote their products.