The Italian tour operator which runs the highest number of holidays to Seychelles, Alke Viaggi, will be sending a group of 31 travel agents to Seychelles for a “one night experience” on Sunday, May 11.

Alke Viaggi, owned and managed by Seychelles-born Mrs Juliana Grandcourt, has arranged the 24-hour stay in order to give a taste of Seychelles to some of it's most successful agents and is being assisted in doing so by STMA,  Air Seychelles and Ste. Anne Beachcomber Resort, which will be hosting the group during their visit.

Besides enjoying the sun and sand on Ste. Anne, a festive Creole evening and moutia will be arranged with entertainment being provided by Mr John Vital and his dancers. A presentation on the destination will also be delivered to the representatives.

The aim of the educational trip is to expose a diverse cross section of travel agents, coming from different regions in Italy, to our beautiful islands and as a result create further potential for growth and an increased share of the lucrative Italian tourism market.

The trip is limited to only 24 hours for two reasons, firstly, so as to reduce the costs incurred by Beachcomber in hosting the 31 day trippers and secondly, to keep the participants hungry for another trip to our islands.

The Italian tourist market has been described by an STMA representative as very sensitive and is therefore one which must be nurtured and given the very closest attention.

Alke Viaggi was recently awarded top honours during Borso Iternatioanle del Tourismo, or International Tourism Exchange, travel trade fair in Milan in February this year, as the most loyal and largest supporter of the destination.

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