Seychelles Tourism Push (GCC & trade): Seychelles is ramping up its Middle East momentum at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai, with Tourism Minister Amanda Bernstein leading meetings to deepen GCC partnerships and target high-value, sustainable travel. Emirates Partnership (arrivals & marketing): Emirates renewed its strategic MoU with the Seychelles Tourism Board and Ministry of Tourism and Culture, backing joint marketing and familiarisation trips as arrivals near 400,000, supported by twice-daily Dubai–Mahé flights. High-value Strategy (beyond beaches): Seychelles Tourism Board says the GCC is central to its shift from volume to value, aiming for longer stays and more local spend, with Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi acting as key aviation bridges. French Market Focus (B2B): Seychelles is also back at IFTM Top Resa in Paris (15–17 Sept) to strengthen its position in France and build partner relationships across Europe. Visa Watch (Thailand rules): Thailand’s entry changes from 15 Sept 2026 cut the old 60-day visa-free scheme to shorter stays, including reduced visa-free access for several nationalities—important for travellers planning regional add-ons. Aviation & recovery theme (ATM): Ministers and industry leaders at ATM stressed aviation infrastructure and data-led decisions as the route to faster post-conflict connectivity.