Seychelles Promotes Tourism Growth at Vanilla Islands Conference
Nevertheless, the nation restated its commitment towards regional cooperation towards sustainable development of the tourism sector, following its recent attendance at the Vanilla Islands Conference. The annual conference of the international organization that facilitates cooperation between the countries of the archipelagos of the Indian Ocean took place in Comoros. The group of islands known as Vanilla Islands, which comprises Seychelles, Mauritius, Réunion, Madagascar, Comoros, and Mayotte, aim at raising awareness among global consumers regarding the places, as well as the number of destinations. By uniting themselves as a single group, they aim at establishing themselves as a unique tourist destination, especially focusing on the area of interest for those who like culture. During the two-day forum, Seychelles reiterated its commitment to sustainable development in the tourism sector. Key topics covered included the necessity of environmental sustainability, communit...