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The Port of Mombasa welcomed the Azamara
Journey and its 690 international passengers on January
12, marking another milestone in Kenya’s dynamic push to establish
itself as a major cruise tourism gateway
for East Africa and the wider Indian Ocean region. This port call, the
third of the 2025/26 season… read more
The Port of Mombasa has ushered in
the new year with a significant milestone, welcoming the
Crystal Symphony as its first cruise ship
arrival of 2026. This event marks the beginning of what industry
insiders anticipate will be a vibrant cruise tourism season for Kenya’s
principal seaport. The luxury ve… read more
Regent
Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled a groundbreaking set of
itineraries for the 2026/27 season, positioning Cape
Town and South Africa at the heart of its global luxury
cruise network. Among the highlights are a 25-night
transcontinental sailing from Lisbon to Cape Town and a
… read more
Ms
Bernadette Honoré, Senior Marketing
Executive for the Réunion and Indian Ocean Market at
Tourism Seychelles, has highlighted the
Seychelles Nature Trail (SNT) as a signature event designed to draw
trail runners from international, regional, and local communities.
According to Honoré, the trail not… read more
The Government
of Seychelles has announced significant amendments to
its Environment Protection (Tourism Environmental Sustainability Levy)
Regulations, poised to take effect on 1 January 2026. These revisions
are set to reshape cost structures for accommodation providers and
bolster the archipelago’s ongoing commitmen… read more
La
Digue, one of the Seychelles’ most enchanting islands, has once again
demonstrated its commitment to cultural tourism with the latest edition
of the Rendezvous Diguois, attended for the
first time by the new Minister for Tourism and Culture, Mrs Amanda
Bernstein. Her visit on Saturday, December 6, 2025, not only und… read more
Seychelles has taken a
decisive step toward redefining its tourism sector’s environmental
footprint, hosting the iCOAST Seychelles Project
Preparation Validation Workshop on 3 December 2025 at
Laila, a Tribute Portfolio Resort. This milestone event, organised by
the Tourism Department in partnership with the Un… read more
The
Crystal Symphony, a staple in the luxury
cruise market since its launch in 1996, has returned to service after a
thorough three-week refurbishment in Genoa, Italy. This latest
transformation signals not only a renewal of the ship’s public spaces
and accommodation but also a strategic commitment to Africa and the
… read more
Seychelles
has made a powerful impression at IBTM World
2025 in Barcelona, positioning itself as a rising force
in the global business events, meetings, and conference tourism sector.
The event, renowned as a premier gathering for the meetings, incentives,
conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) industry, has provided the … read more
The 3rd
Lospitalite Tourism Club Awards 2025 unfolded in a
vibrant celebration at the Savoy Resort & Spa in Beau Vallon,
spotlighting the next generation’s commitment to Seychelles’ renowned
culture of hospitality. Hosted by the Tourism
Department on 20th November, the event brought together a
dy… read more
Azamara Journey’s Arrival Highlights Kenya’s Ambitions as Indian Ocean Cruise Hub
Crystal Symphony’s Return to Mombasa Signals New Era for East African Cruise Tourism
Regent Seven Seas’ New Long-Haul Cruises Elevate Cape Town’s Role in Global Luxury Voyages
Seychelles Nature Trail Gains Global Momentum as 2026 Edition Invites Runners Worldwide
Seychelles Adjusts Sustainability Levy: Relief for Small Operators, New Rates for Larger Properties
Seychelles Targets MICE Growth at IBTM World After 12% Arrival Surge
