AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHeatwave Travel Chaos: Britain’s bank holiday meltathon is turning into a transport nightmare. At Dover, holidaymakers faced near five-hour ferry delays in 30C heat as new EU entry/exit biometric checks (EES) slowed processing; French authorities suspended extra checks and the port says traffic is now “free flowing,” with missed travellers offered free next-slot travel. Seychelles Tourism & Safety: Closer to home, President Patrick Herminie visited La Digue’s tourism information office and heard calls for stronger police presence, better luggage facilities, cleaner nature trails, clearer road signage, and safer rules around buggy vehicles that can endanger cyclists. Biodiversity Push: Seychelles marked Biodiversity Week with a new pact to restore wetlands and protect the Baie Lazare watershed, plus school activities on Praslin and Aride. Tourism Leadership & Market Moves: Vesna Rakić was appointed CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board, while Tourism Seychelles boosted China-facing luxury travel promotion and highlighted India’s near-75% visitor growth in 2025. Regional Outlook: The Indian Ocean security focus continues with PRAGATI 2026, a 12-nation counter-terror drill in Meghalaya that includes Seychelles.
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