{"id":8008,"date":"2024-10-03T08:38:15","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T04:38:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tourism.gov.sc:443\/?p=8008"},"modified":"2024-10-07T08:41:57","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T04:41:57","slug":"tourism-seychelles-participates-in-kblt-2024-strengthening-ties-with-saudi-luxury-travel-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tourism.gov.sc\/?p=8008","title":{"rendered":"Tourism\u00a0Seychelles\u00a0Participates in KBLT 2024, Strengthening Ties with Saudi Luxury Travel Market"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tourism&nbsp;Seychelles&nbsp;took part in the Kingdom Business &amp; Luxury Travel (KBLT) Congress 2024 for the second consecutive year, continuing its efforts to engage with key luxury travel buyers from Saudi Arabia.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event, held from 25th&nbsp;to 26th&nbsp;September 2024 at the Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC &amp; Convention Hotel, brought together 100 pre-qualified buyers from prominent travel agencies across the country. These decision-makers represent leading players in the MICE, corporate, business, and luxury travel sectors.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Representing&nbsp;Tourism&nbsp;Seychelles&nbsp;was Ahmed Fatallah from the Middle East office, alongside its official partner Mason\u2019s Travel, represented by Product &amp; Sales Manager Amy Michel. Together, they maximised this platform to strengthen&nbsp;Seychelles&#8217; presence in the Saudi market.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The destination\u2019s participation aligns with&nbsp;Tourism&nbsp;Seychelles&#8217; strategy to position the islands as a premier luxury travel destination while fostering new connections and gathering valuable market insights. \u201cOur continued presence at KBLT reflects the growing demand for&nbsp;Seychelles&nbsp;in Saudi Arabia, and this year\u2019s event was bigger and better than before,\u201d said Ahmed Fathallah,&nbsp;Tourism&nbsp;Seychelles&nbsp;Middle East Representative.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Mason\u2019s Travel, the event provided an excellent opportunity to gain insights into the Saudi market and connect with key decision-makers. The team successfully made new contacts, responded to on-the-spot inquiries, and explored business development opportunities. The interaction with buyers at KBLT 2024 helped to strengthen existing partnerships while establishing new ones that will further promote&nbsp;Seychelles&nbsp;as a go-to destination for luxury travellers.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KBLT 2024 also highlighted the growing interest among Saudi travellers in various sectors of business and luxury&nbsp;tourism, wellness&nbsp;tourism, halal&nbsp;tourism, adventure&nbsp;tourism, and shopping&nbsp;tourism. These areas of interest align with&nbsp;Seychelles&#8217; offerings, attracting travellers seeking luxury accommodations, nature-based activities, and personalised travel experiences.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of their participation,&nbsp;Tourism&nbsp;Seychelles&nbsp;also contributed to the event\u2019s raffle, offering two exclusive travel experiences to Saudi buyers. The first prize featured a two-night stay for two at Raffles&nbsp;Seychelles, including bed and breakfast, ground handling services, private car transfers, and a half-day private tour of the renowned Vall\u00e9e de Mai. The second prize offered a two-night stay at Six Senses Zil Pasyon, with similar benefits. These prizes seek to give the winners an opportunity to experience the natural beauty and luxury of&nbsp;Seychelles&nbsp;firsthand, further encouraging their interest in promoting the destination.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tourism&nbsp;Seychelles&#8217; involvement in the KBLT Congress 2024 underscores its commitment to expanding its reach in the Saudi market and meeting the rising demand for high-end travel experiences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tourism&nbsp;Seychelles&nbsp;took part in the Kingdom Business &amp; Luxury Travel (KBLT) Congress 2024 for the second consecutive year, continuing its efforts to engage with key luxury travel buyers from Saudi Arabia. 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