SEYCHELLES EXCELLED AT INDIA’S LARGEST TRAVEL MARKET
(Posted 13th February 2020)
Air Seychelles together with the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) including key representatives from the local tourism industry, recently participated in the largest and most influential international travel trade gathering held in Mumbai.
The OTM exhibition known as the gateway to India’s largest travel market which proceeded over three days was this year attended by more than 50 countries, 1500 trade visitors and over 1000 exhibitors.
Held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, besides learning more about the carrier’s products, services and connections within India to Seychelles, participants who visited the attractive Seychelles stand also had the opportunity to gather important information related to the combined package inclusive of accommodation for their stay in the Seychelles.
Charles Johnson, Chief Commercial Officer of Air Seychelles said: “India is a very important market for Air Seychelles and to further increase the visibility of the national airline as well as destination Seychelles at the fair, the joint efforts of all the partners including the STB plus travel trade at the event has been highly appreciated”.
Amia Jovanovic-Desir, the STB Director for India, Australia and for South Asia commented: “Our participation with Air Seychelles has reaffirmed our commitment to position Seychelles in India focusing on one common marketing strategic objective. The market is huge and we have to target the right market segments to generate promising return to Seychelles throughout the year. We have to think of developing other key routes where they are strong demand and interest.”
Air Seychelles was represented by its General Sales Agents based in India whilst Amia Jovanovic-Desir attended the event on behalf of STB. Other participating partners included the Hilton Hotels and Resorts as well as Luxury Travel.
Air Seychelles was established in 1978 and began long-haul service in 1983. The airline currently offers international flights to Johannesburg, Mauritius, Mumbai and Tel Aviv. Air Seychelles also offers more than 350 domestic scheduled flights a week throughout the archipelago, including domestic charter services. As the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, Air Seychelles is a pillar of tourism, the island nation’s strongest and growing economic sector. The airline maintains a strategic partnership with Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates and 40 per cent stakeholder.
For more information, please visit: www.airseychelles.com
