Emirates and the Seychelles Tourism Board have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which seeks to promote trade and tourism in the country.
The MoU was signed by Ahmed Khoory, Emirates’ SVP Commercial West Asia & Indian Ocean, and Sherin Francis, Principal Secretary Tourism Department, Tourism Seychelles.
“Emirates has shared strong ties with Seychelles since 2005 and the island nation remains a very important market for us,” Khoory was quoted as saying by Africa Logistics.
“The agreement signed today is a strong testament to our commitment and support to the island nation. We thank our partners for their ongoing support and we look forward to continuing to grow our successful partnership.”
Seychelles foreign affairs and tourism Sylvestre Radegonde said Emirates airline had been constant and steadfast with their support towards the island-nation.
Emirates launched operations in Seychelles in 2005.
The airline was the first international airline to resume passenger services to Seychelles in August 2020, coinciding with the country’s re-opening to international tourists.
Emirates has since January 2021 carried about 43,500 passengers to Seychelles from more than 90 destinations.
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