Tourism Seychelles took part in the Kingdom Business & Luxury Travel (KBLT) Congress 2024, held recently in Riyadh, for the second consecutive year, continuing its efforts to engage with key luxury travel buyers from Saudi Arabia.

The event, held from September 25-26, 2024 at the Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC & 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.

Ahmed Fatallah, a representative from Tourism Seychelles Middle East, and Amy Michel, Product & Sales Manager of Mason’s Travel, Tourism Seychelles’ official partner, aimed at strengthening the East African nation’s presence in the Saudi market, while fostering new connections and gathering key market insights.

“Our continued presence at KBLT reflects the growing demand for Seychelles in Saudi Arabia, and this year’s event was bigger and better than before,” said Fathallah.

Michel said the event provided an excellent opportunity for Mason’s Travel to gain insights into the Saudi market and connect with key decision-makers.

The team fostered new ties, explored business development opportunities, networked with buyers strengthened existing partnerships, further promote Seychelles as a go-to destination for luxury travellers.

KBLT 2024 also highlighted the growing interest among Saudi travellers in various sectors of business and luxury tourism, wellness tourism, halal tourism, adventure tourism, and shopping tourism. These areas of interest align with Seychelles' offerings, attracting travellers seeking luxury accommodations, nature-based activities, and personalised travel experiences.

As part of their participation, Tourism Seychelles also contributed to the event’s raffle, offering two exclusive travel experiences to Saudi buyers.

The first prize featured a two-night stay for two at Raffles Seychelles, including bed and breakfast, ground handling services, private car transfers, and a half-day private tour of the renowned Vallée 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 environment and luxury of Seychelles firsthand. – TradeArabia News Service