AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHeatwave Pressure on UK Travel: As the UK bakes through the bank holiday, the Met Office warns of 30°C today and up to 33°C Monday—hotter than the Seychelles—with UV levels also high. Dover Bottleneck Fallout: On the hottest day so far, holidaymakers faced near five-hour ferry delays at Dover, with traffic around the port and Folkestone gridlocked; France temporarily suspended extra EU border checks to ease queues. Seychelles Tourism Focus: President Patrick Herminie raised visitor-safety and infrastructure concerns on La Digue, calling for stronger police presence, better signage, cleaner nature trails, and safer buggy use. Biodiversity Moves Forward: Seychelles marked Biodiversity Week with a new pact to restore wetlands and protect watershed areas in Baie Lazare and Bougainville. Regional Security Training: Seychelles is among 12 countries taking part in India’s PRAGATI 2026 counter-terror drill in Meghalaya. Tourism Leadership: Vesna Rakić was appointed CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board, effective May 15.
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