AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAviation & Tourism: Seychelles is set for a stronger summer season as Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Aeroflot resume or expand services earlier than usual, improving links from Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Russia. Air Connectivity: Qatar restarts summer flights to Seychelles from June 16 with four weekly services to Doha, while Turkish returns on June 17 after a three-year summer gap. Partnerships: Tourism Seychelles also reaffirmed its Emirates partnership, focusing on recovery, resilience and boosted connectivity. Marine & Sustainability: A new study warns that abandoned drifting tuna fish aggregating devices (FADs) can smash into coral reefs and harm wildlife, including inside marine protected areas. Food & Local Industry: The Local Food Fest 2026 expands to four days (June 26–29) at Roche Caiman for Seychelles’ Golden Jubilee, spotlighting local food, culture and tourism stakeholders. Agriculture: High-value greenhouse vegetable farming is highlighted as a growing opportunity for protected cultivation and stronger food security in Seychelles. Digital Finance: EDENA Capital Partners and Cantor8 unveiled Concordia, a sovereign-grade digital infrastructure platform aimed at connecting Africa’s fragmented financial systems while keeping national control.
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