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NEWS TOURISM 2003 |
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| Saturday 4th
January |
| Face
of Mauritian model graces cover of latest New
Wave |
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| STMA
completes successful roadshow in Germany |
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| Seychelles-Selfridges
marriage deal proves U.K.'s media story of the year |
| Lucky couple
honeymoons in Seychelles |
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| Wednesday 8th
January |
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2% increase in visitor arrivals
registered last year |
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Thursday 9th January
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| STMA says
trade partners are vital in marketing Seychelles |
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| STMA
appoints new marketing partner in Scandinavia |
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Saturday January 11th
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| Seychelles
prepares for "travail de terrain" in 2003 |
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STO in U.K. moves to New
Central London offices
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| Saturday 18th January |
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have one of the youngest fleet in Africa," HM CEO says |
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| TSS
joins elite of tourism companies with new ISO certificate |
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| Saturday January 25th |
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Frégate Island Private rewards 14
long-serving staff
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| Sustaining
visitor arrival figures, hotel rates is significant – hoteliers |
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Strong delegation at international fair
in Spain
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A strong ten-member
delegation consisting of Seychelles Tourism Marketing Authority's (STMA)
staff as well as different trade partners will be participating in the
Spanish tourism trade fair this week.
Fitur is an international fair and this year's 23 edition will be held
from January 29 to February 2 in Madrid. The event will see the
participation of over 9,000 exhibitors and 90,000 trade participants
from 170 countries.
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| Wednesday January 29th |
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Tourism |
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Seychelles introduces cancellation policy
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Saturday 1st February
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Seychelles launches Smart
programme in Dubai to boost awareness of country's tourism potential
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| Saturday February 8th |
| Visitors
return to Seychelles after 37 years |
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| Seychelles'
beaches feature amongst best in the world |
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| Seychellois
travellers urged to visit India |
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| 2002
fairly good year for Le Meridien hotels, says GM |
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| Monday February 10th |
| Tourism
statistics/Tourism Satellite Account |
| Sub-regional workshop
opens on Monday February 10, at Plantation Club |
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| Saturday 15th February |
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Local delegates see Fitur as proof of
recovery in tourism industry
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Large delegation at BIT trade fair |
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Closing of workshop on tourism
statistics and tourism satellite account |
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Delegates pledge to work towards
developing TSA in their countries
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Saturday February 22nd
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Ministry of
Tourism and Transport
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Focus group
consultation leads to final service delivery framework |
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U-First: Analysis
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Tourism: a driving
force for economic development and social harmony |
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| National
Tourism Professional Competitions 2003 |
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under way |
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The National Tourism
Professional Competitions for 2003 have already been launched. This
year competitors will be contesting in only two categories instead of
six as was the case last year. The two categories for this year are
cooks/ pastry cooks and bartenders.
Other categories will from now on be incorporated in the Service
Excellence Awards under the U-First programme.
The different categories to be contested in U-First this year are
National Tourism Professional Competitions, Establishments of the Year
Awards, Service Excellence Awards, Minister's Trophy and 25 years
continuous service in the tourism industry.
The
U-First Unit would like to remind all those who have registered for
the Service Excellence Awards to start wearing their U-First badges.
The competition is on so start proving your talents in your respective
fields. Who knows, you could be a winner! |
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| DID YOU
GRADUATE FROM SHTTC BETWEEN 1997 AND 2001? |
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The Ministry of
Tourism and Transport is conducting a study to find out what has
happened to past SHTTC students. Whether or not you are still employed
in the industry, we would certainly like to hear from you. Kindly
contact us on any of the coordinates below to fill out a form.
Ministry of Tourism and Transport
Independence House
P.O. Box 92
Republic of
Seychelles
Contact Person: Ms
Sacha Accouche
Phone: 611100
Ext 3218
Fax: 224035
Email: saccouche@tourism.sc |
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| Letid lo
mank travay e retar dan landrwa travay |
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Depi le 1er Fevriye
2003, Minister Tourizm ek Transpor in lans en letid dan tou lotel
Seychelles pour dekouver gravite e konsekans mank travay e retar dan
landrwa travay.
Sa letid pou ede dekouver koman sa de pratik pe afekte devlopman
personnel bann anplwaye an relasyon avek zot karyer. I pou osi ede
dekouver ki bann fakter ki pe okazyonn sa bann pratik.
Pour komanse tou lotel pe ganny demande pour ranmas rikord travay
toulezour pour sak endividi e prezant en rapor avek Minister Tourizm
ek Transpor alafen sak mwan. Sa pou ganny fer pour en peryod trwa mwan.
Alafen sak mwan lotel pou prezant en rapor detaye lo sak endividi avek
Minister, ki pou analiz sa bann rapor e idantifye bann anplwaye ki'n
rikord plis labsans e retar (lo baz medikal e an zeneral). Miting
endividyel pou ganny organize avek sak sa bann anplwaye ki zot ka i
kritik pour ede dan laprofondisman resers.
En rapor final avek bann rekonmandasyon pou ganny prezante avek
Minister Tourizm ek Transpor, bann lezot Minister konsernen e osi
Lasosiasyon Lotel Seychelles (SHTA).
Alor Minister Tourizm ek Transpor pe lans en lapel spesyal pour tou
anplwaye dan lendistri lotelri pour donn zot korperasyon dan sa letid
pour zot prop byennet.
Pour okenn leklersisman pa ezite pour kontakte Seksyon Devlopman
Resours Imen, Divizyon Tourizm lo nimero telefonn 611100 Ext: 1023
oubyen 1024. Zot osi kapab ganny lenformasyon lo sa aktivite dan
lasanm 23 ek 24 Independence House.
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Saturday 1st March
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TSS launches special Ticket
to Paradise promotion |
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Offers free return holiday to Seychelles
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Hotel recruits SHTTC students before their
graduation |
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Manager
considers jobs in hotel trade as most secure
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Seychelles rewards its top-selling Italian tour
operators
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South Africa, first
group to complete Seychelles Smart
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Tuesday 4th March
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"Tourists" with construction
tools to be deported
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Saturday March 8th
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Beginning of new year earns Seychelles massive
publicity in international media
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MTT set on
attracting "fresh blood" as industry gets more competitive
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Competitions for SUBIOS 2003 is on
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Saturday 15th March
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Towards an eco-tourism
strategy
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"We are on the right track" - Minister
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Plantation Club treats
repeat guests to special cocktail reception
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Lundi 17 mars
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SHTTC /Lycée Hôtelier
de La Réunion |
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Fin
du séjour d'une vingtaine de jeunes étudiants Réunionnais
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Wednesday 19th March
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Initial
findings of eco-tourism workshop
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Saturday March 22
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STMA projects 50% drop in visitor
arrivals as war starts
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Lemuria rated as best hotel resort in the
world
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In midst of war tourists find safe haven
in Seychelles
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Saturday 29th March
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Praslin
and North Island become “Tracy Island”
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Thunderbirds
bring temporary jobs to Praslinois
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| Saturday April 5 |
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Seychelles features on Africa
Within
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Wednesday April 9
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Weddings" go like clockwork |
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Saturday 12th April
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Circumnavigator visits Seychelles
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Friday 25th April
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SHTTC exam results augur well for
Seychelles' tourism industry
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Tour guiding course
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Tour guides urged to be more professional
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Saturday 26th April
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Pearl
of Seychelles
celebrates a successful year
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Seychelles wins British Airways award
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Thalassa
viewers to discover Seychelles
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Monday 28th April
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Seychelles PLUS launches applications and
statements on-line
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Hotel staff to "discover" Mahe
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SHTTC 2002 graduation ceremony
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Tourism sector gets over 180 new recruits
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Versna Gertrude wins Minister's Trophy
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| Saturday 3rd May |
| Tourism
Parliamentary Committee holds first meeting with Minister |
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Seychelles participates in
Indaba ATM
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| Vendredi 9 mai |
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Air Seychelles |
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2 millions Rs de perte par mois a cause de SRAS |
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Saturday 10th May |
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Lemuria sets its sights on local
employees |
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Alke Viaggi's educational trip to
Seychelles |
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Tuesday 13th May |
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Italian travel agents get brief but
succulent taste of Seychelles |
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| Saturday May 17 |
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Anse Source d'Argent wins US TV accolade |
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Seychelles "Roadshow" to tour UK |
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Prossima destinazione - le
magazine des professionnels italiens |
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Tuesday May 20 |
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Disruption to BA Kenyan
flighst |
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Saturday May 24 |
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SHSA enlightened on service ethics |
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Seychelles to feature in "Top Billing" |
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British magazine says "Hello" to
Denis |
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Saturday May 31 |
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Seychelles luxury roadshow reaches UK |
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World Travel and
Trade summit to build "New Tourism" |
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Staff change for the Italian job |
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Saturday 7th June |
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Journalists' visit to provide boost to
French market |
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Ministry of Tourism staff make donation
to orphanage |
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Saturday June 14 |
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Guided tour educates hotel
staff |
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First year celebrations
for Pearl of Seychelles |
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Seychelles displays
uniqueness in Italy |
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Swiss travel agents visit |
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Friday June 20 |
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Air Seychelles
launches regional cargo network |
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Saturday 21st June |
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Improving standards in tourism training |
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Saturday 5 July |
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Barbarons hotel is 25 years old |
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Will remain with Le Meridien Group |
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Marketing head moves to France |
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Chefs go head to head in cookery contest |
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Saturday 2 August |
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More European publicity for Ste. Anne |
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New Silhouette on board |
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Tour guides awarded certificates |
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Tuesday 5th August |
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Eco-tourism
for Aldabra |
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Tuesday August 12 |
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U-First cooking competition |
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Monthy grills his way to the top |
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Saturday 13th September |
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Alphonse meeting improves marketing, but other
issues remain |
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Seychelles chefs join
fight against hunger |
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Saturday September 20 |
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US$150,000 extra for STMA |
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Thursday September 25 |
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Pupils encouraged to join SHTTC |
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Friday September 26 |
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Eco-tourism strategy
initiated |
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Tourism Week to raise
public awareness |
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Saturday 27th September |
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Tourism Day Address |
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Minister focuses on needs of tourists and
staff |
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Seychelles promoted in South African show |
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Monday 29th September |
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U-First Preliminary
Awards 2003 |
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Rewarding excellence in service |
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Launching of
Eco-Tourism Strategy
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Anse Royale earmarked for eco-tourism pilot projects |
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Tuesday 30th September |
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Tourism
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Creole pride in traditional fair |
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Saturday 11th October |
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New U-First theme |
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Cupid strikes at Italian tourism fair |
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Saturday 25th October |
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New marketing cash targets European audience |
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Premier Forum International Tourisme Solidaire
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Michel Nalletamby a représenté les Seychelles |
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Seychelles and Maldives trade tourism tips |
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Une nouvelle action vers un tourisme durable aux
Seychelles |
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Saturday November 8 |
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Our cutting edge |
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Mardi 11 novembre |
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Tourisme / Formation à la norme ISO 140001 |
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Pour une meilleure maîtrise des coûts
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Saturday 15th November |
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North Island raises environment standard |
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Minister calls for unity at Beijing conference |
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Mardi 18 novembre |
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Tourisme / Formation à la norme ISO 14001 |
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Les stagiaires reçoivent leurs certificats |
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Saturday 22nd November |
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"Value for money" message from WTM |
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SMART South Africans recognised |
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Double accolade for Seychelles hotels |
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Thursday 11th December |
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Hoteliers and airline seek synergy in tourism |
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Hotel extends monthly sponsorship to orphanage |
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Saturday 13th December |
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Return of the Tek Tek |
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Luxury cruiser back in Seychelles |
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French radio picks up Seychelles |
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Old hands given new recognition |
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| Saturday 20th December |
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Unique qualities earn resort staff top awards |
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Maldives hosts own trade fair |
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Seychelles gains Chinese
tourism approval |
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Top end target at Cannes |
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Monday December 29 |
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Tourism and Transport |
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Staff garner
recognition for service |
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Hotel treats elderly to luncheon |
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