The Seychelles islands are going after their share of the Chinese market with the tourism board and its partners participating on the International Tourism Expo of China for the 3rd year running.
A tourism delegation comprising members of the Seychelles Tourism Board and its partners who remain serious in eager to work with the Tourism Board to develop a more robust presence available in the market were in attendancve.
The Seychelles Tourism Board is being represented at ITE by its Chief Executive Officer, Elsia Grandcourt; the Regional Manager, Jean-Luc Lai- Lam; and Senior Marketing Executive, Stephanie Lablache; and supported by partners Air Seychelles, Head of Sales, Cindy Vidot ([email protected]); Creole Travel Services, Business Development Manager, Rose Sham ([email protected]); Masons Travel, Marketing Coordinator, Hilda Camille ([email protected]); and Berjaya Hotels&Resorts, Director of Sales&Customer support,Eric Lee ([email protected]).
Together they’re representing Seychelles at ITE, which started on June 13 and may end on June 16.
This year is the 27th edition of ITE, Hong Kong’s only international fair and among the earliest established in Asia covering mainland China, particularly southern China.
Covering both corporate travel and MICE, in addition attracting over 600 exhibitors from over 50 countries and over 6,000 travel agents and tour operators, ITE is the prime venue to further penetrate the Chinese market and attract potential holiday makers of the region and beyond, as over 80 percent of its exhibitors are from outside Hong Kong.
This year on the Seychelles stand, a wheel of fortune was introduced whereby trade and public participants stand to win a round-trip to the Seychelles, including accommodations, transfers, and excursions, in addition to a Coco de Mer and other giveaways. This was to draw more visitors to the Seychelles stand and to furthermore increase the database of the region. The prizes were sponsored by local partners, namely Air Seychelles, Berjaya Hotels&Resorts Constance Hotels&Resort, Creole Travel Services, and Masons Travel.
“China is considered one of our fastest-growing markets and with our national airline, Air Seychelles, direct through service into Hong Kong with a quick layover inAbu Dhabi, the Seychelles Tourism Board shall be adding its presence available in the market so one can serve Hong Kong and the encircling regions,” said the CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board.
“There are prospects, and that i personally think that with more visibility, Seychelles generally is a new venture for the Asians as they’re continuously searching for new exciting destinations,” said Ms. Sham from Creole Travel Services.