AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTourism Boost: Emirates kicked off Arabian Travel Market 2026 by signing or renewing seven tourism MoUs, including a renewed partnership with the Seychelles Tourism Board and the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, aimed at joint marketing and familiarisation trips; Emirates says visitor arrivals to Seychelles rose 13% to nearly 400,000 in 2025 and it operates two daily flights to Mahé. Air Connectivity: Qatar Airways announced winter network expansion to 170+ destinations, including plans to increase Seychelles services from four to seven weekly flights from 1 March 2027. Trade Deal: China and Seychelles signed an “early harvest” arrangement, with China pledging zero tariffs on 100% of Seychelles tariff lines while Seychelles further opens its market to China. Finance & Compliance: CoinEx said it will wind down its crypto exchange starting September 15 and fully cease operations by December 22, while withdrawals remain open through the shutdown period. Local Sport: Beau Vallon Heat retained the Seychelles Basketball Federation men’s Division One title, sweeping PLS Hawks 2-0 in the playoffs final.
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