The Ministry of Tourism and Culture of the Republic of Seychelles and the Acad\u00e9mie de La R\u00e9union have officially signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at reinforcing bilateral cooperation in education and professional training, particularly within the tourism, hospitality, and restaurant sectors.<\/p>\n
The memorandum of understanding was officially signed on 19 May 2026 at the R\u00e9sidence de France in Seychelles by the Minister for Tourism and Culture of the Republic of Seychelles, Mrs Amanda Bernstein and the French Ambassador of France to Seychelles, H.E. Anne Tallineau. The MoU establishes a strategic framework to support skills development, educational excellence, and the long-term attractiveness of professional training pathways across both territories.<\/p>\n
The partnership further builds on the successful collaboration between Seychelles and La R\u00e9union through the joint preparation and implementation of the Semaine de l\u2019Excellence, dedicated to healthy and sustainable gastronomy, held in May 2026 in collaboration with the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA). The initiative highlighted the shared commitment of all partners to promoting excellence in tourism and hospitality training through structured and sustainable educational cooperation.<\/p>\n
The newly signed agreement identifies several common priorities, including strengthening the attractiveness of vocational education, enhancing competencies to meet international standards of excellence, supporting lifelong learning opportunities, and anticipating the evolution of professions within the tourism, hospitality, and restaurant industries through innovation, circular economy practices, sovereignty, and digital transformation.<\/p>\n
Speaking of the significance of the partnership, both parties highlighted the importance of regional collaboration.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur partnership with the Acad\u00e9mie de La R\u00e9union reflects our shared commitment to investing in people and preparing the next generation of tourism and hospitality professionals for the future. By strengthening regional collaboration, we are creating valuable opportunities for skills development, knowledge exchange, and professional excellence that will not only benefit Seychelles and La R\u00e9union but also contribute to enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of the Indian Ocean tourism industry as a whole,\u201d said Minister Bernstein.<\/p>\n
On her part the French Ambassador, Ms. Anne Tallineau said; ” La convention entre la Seychelles Tourism Academy et le lyc\u00e9e h\u00f4telier Christian Antou donnera un visage tr\u00e8s concret \u00e0 cette coop\u00e9ration, au plus pr\u00e8s des jeunes et des \u00e9quipes p\u00e9dagogiques. Ces signatures sont importantes, parce qu\u2019entre nos \u00eeles, la coop\u00e9ration ne doit pas \u00eatre seulement institutionnelle ; elle doit \u00eatre vivante, incarn\u00e9e et humaine.”<\/p>\n
To oversee the partnership, a joint steering committee will be created to coordinate programmes, monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes. The committee will meet at least once annually and will work closely with educational institutions, industry operators, professionals, and associations involved in the cooperation of initiatives.<\/p>\n
The signing of this MoU marks a new chapter in Seychelles\u2013La R\u00e9union cooperation, reinforcing a shared vision for educational excellence, professional mobility, and sustainable development across the region.<\/p>\n
The ceremony was followed by the renewal of a separate Memorandum of Understanding between the Seychelles Tourism Academy and the Lyc\u00e9e H\u00f4telier Christian Antou, further strengthening educational and professional ties between Seychelles and La R\u00e9union.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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