- Geography
Imagine a world of 115 stunning and unspoiled islands lying 1,000km from the east coast of Africa in the western Indian Ocean, just south of the Equator. Paradise islands with ...
- Mahé Island
Picture a huge granite mountain—its colors ranging from pure white to pitch black—rising nearly straight up from the sea: That’s Mahé. Dotted with palm and other green trees and surrounded ...
- Praslin Island
Praslin Island is located 44 km (27 miles) North East of Mahé. It is the second largest island in the Seychelles, after Mahe, and was often used historically as a ...
- Fast Facts
Geographic coordinates: 4 35 S, 55 40 E
Area: 455 sq km (176 sq miles)
Highest point: Morne Seychellois 905 m
Population: 94,178
Ethnic groups: mixed African, European, Indian, Chinese, and Arab
Languages: English, French ...
- Climate / Weather
The Seychelles, located outside the cyclone belt, enjoy tropical, warm climate all year round without extremes of heat or cold. Refreshing sea breezes and trade winds provides plenty of natural ...
- Health
It is advisable for visitors to Seychelles to obtain travel health insurance, as medical care is expensive. It is also advisable for visitors to bring their own supplies of any ...
- UNWTO: International Tourist Numbers Could Fall 60-80% in 2020
Madrid, Spain, May 7, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a 22% fall in international tourist arrivals during the first quarter of 2020, the latest data from ...
- Urgent Appeal to International Community to Support African Travel and Tourism Sector
Geneva, Switzerland, May 7, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Five international air transport and tourism bodies have launched an appeal to international financial institutions, country development partners and international donors to ...
- UNWTO Recognizes World’s Best Innovators Facing Up To COVID-19
Madrid, Spain, May 8, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The top solutions for accelerating the recovery of tourism have been celebrated in the ‘Healing Solutions for Tourism’ Challenge. Launched by the ...
- African Union Ministers Discuss Actions to Mitigate Devastating Impacts of COVID-19
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- Marriott Raises $920M with Credit-Card Amendments
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- Choice Hotels Announces Commitment To Clean Initiative
Rockville, Maryland, United States, May 7, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Enhances best practice guidance for cleaning, disinfecting, hygiene and social distancing to help protect the health and safety of guests, ...
- Best Western Hotels Introduces Industry-Leading Cleaning Program: We Care Clean
Phoenix, Arizona, United States, May 4, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Program Ensures Elevated Level of Cleaning Standards and Operational Best Practices at Best Western-Branded Hotels. Best Western Hotels and Resorts ...
- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts Launches Count on Us Initiative
Parsippany, New Jersey, United States, May 5, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Highlighting its continued commitment to hotel owners, team members and guests, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel ...
- UNWTO: No Time to Waste as Lost Working Hours Devastate Lives
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- WTTC: What New Normal will Look Like as We Start to Travel
London, United Kingdom, May 1, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has outlined what the “new normal” will look like as countries begin to end ...
- Hong Kong Luxury Hotel Join Forces to Collaborate on Recovery Strategies
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, May 2, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Hong Kong legacy luxury hotels formed an alliance to combat business challenges presented by the destination’s prolonged social unrest ...
- Saint Ange Tourism Report – 1st May 2020
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- UNWTO: Healing Solutions for Tourism Challenge
Madrid, Spain, May 1, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO received over 1,000 applications from over 100 countries for the Healing Solutions for Tourism Challenge, launched to identify the most disruptive ...
- Arnoma Grand Hotel Bangkok Re-Opens Outdoor BBQ
Bangkok, Thailand, may 1, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / From today, 1st May 2020, Arnoma Grand Hotel Bangkok is opening its BBQ and the famous Ah Yat Chinese Restaurant with a ...
- Malta, Taking the Lead on Climate Change
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- IATA: November Dates for IATA’s 76th AGM
Geneva, Switzerland, May 1, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that its rescheduled 76th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit will take ...
- UNWTO Underscores Tourism’s Importance for Covid-19 Recovery in Audience with King of Spain
Madrid, Spain, April 30, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) was received today by H.M. King Felipe VI of Spain to assess how the ...
- Turismo de Portugal Certifies Establishments with Clean & Safe Stamp
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- Best Western Hotels and Resorts Launched Support Campaign for Front Line Heroes
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