AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoTourism Push: Seychelles is back in France at IFTM Top Resa (Sept 15–17) to deepen trade ties and boost visibility with French partners, with organisers pointing to thousands of meetings and major brand participation. GCC Focus: At Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, Seychelles Tourism Minister Amanda Bernstein led meetings to strengthen Gulf Cooperation Council partnerships, with discussions also stressing aviation infrastructure and better data-informed decisions for post-conflict travel recovery. Airline Deals: Emirates wrapped up Arabian Travel Market with 30+ tourism agreements across 16 countries, including new MoUs tied to Africa such as Kenya and Mozambique, while continuing its Starlink rollout at 14 aircraft per month. Crypto Legal Shock: Celsius’s bankruptcy estate sued BitMEX in New York for about $495m over March 2020 liquidations, naming BitMEX-linked entities including Seychelles-based firms, as BitMEX prepares to shut down on Sept 23. Regional Mobility Watch: Kenya’s passport fell 52 places to rank 120th globally, while Thailand tightened visa rules from Sept 15—cutting stays for several nationalities and ending visa-free access for some.
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