To further strengthen recovery efforts and to help guests rediscover the paradise in Seychelles, Qatar Airways together with Tourism Seychelles have unveiled ‘a perfect combination of a dream holiday’ in a strategic marketing deal to attract more visitors to the island country from across the globe, taking full advantage of Qatar Airways’ extensive global network, the airline said in a statement.
Anticipating the increased demand for travel to the Seychelles, Qatar Airways has also increased its flights to the island destination from 3x weekly to daily with passengers travelling to the Seychelles enjoying the airline’s renowned 5-star service on board its modern Boeing 787 Dreamliner that will offer 22 seats in Business Class and 232 seats in Economy Class.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker said, “Home to 115 islands, countless secluded beaches, coral reefs and nature reserves, the Seychelles is the perfect getaway for those planning their first holiday since the onset of the pandemic. We know how important international visitors are to the local economy and we look forward to working closely with Tourism Seychelles to support their recovery of their tourism sector.”
The Seychelles Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Sylvestre Radegonde stated, “As one of the first international airlines to return to Seychelles skies earlier this year, we are delighted that Qatar Airways is increasing its frequency to fly daily, proof of the confidence the management of Qatar Airways shares of Seychelles as a safe destination. Our islands are a refuge, and with our tourism operators versed in operating safely, we look forward to welcoming more visitors from across the world through Doha.”
Speaking about the increase in frequency of flights from Qatar Airways, Principal Secretary for Tourism Sherin Francis said, “We are happy to see the increase in flights from Qatar Airways. We are anticipating a rise in demand for our destination in the third quarter of 2021 and it is reassuring for us to note that flight availability is not going to be an issue for travellers. The strategic partnership that we have recently established with Qatar Airways is one that we hope will grow from strength to strength. Air connectivity remains key in the recovery of the destination.”
This partnership comes even as growth in tourism and leisure travel continues to be a reality especially in regions and countries in the recovery phase. Safe tourism remains to be a priority even as the future of travel continues to evolve.
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By Victor Shalton Odhiambo
