Emirates to double Seychelles frequencies
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Emirates Airline has confirmed a 100% increase in frequency between Dubai and the Seychelles. The route will serviced by 14 flights every week, by the end of the year. The service recently increased to 12 weekly flights. Two further frequencies will be added to the winter schedule, making it a double daily service.To give a boost to inbound travel, Emirates Holidays, the tour operating arm of Emirates, is currently promoting special packages in various markets including Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait. “As compared to January 2010, we are increasing the capacity between Dubai and the Seychelles by 350%,” said Majid Al Mualla, senior VP, Commercial Operations – West Asia and Indian Ocean. “Our recent campaigns have stepped up demand for the route as well as opened up new feeder markets. The increasing number of tourists will welcome these additional flights as they will have more travel options and better connectivity.” “We are pleased to offer passengers from Thailand the chance to fly to Seychelles,” said Khalid Bardan, Emirates’ Area Manager for Thailand and Indochina. “Our increased frequency of service improves connection times for travelers from Thailand, giving passengers more options when travelling to these wonderful islands known for their wonderful beaches and diverse flora and fauna.” Future campaigns will comprise familiarisation trips for tour operators and media groups as well as special promotions, such as the recent Valentine’s Day offer targeting couples in Dubai. In 2010, 176,088 tourists visited the Seychelles, representing an increase of 11% over the previous year. Since the launch of Emirates’ service to the archipelago in 2005, the number of tourists from Russia and Asia has doubled. The Seychelles welcomed 9,929 tourists from the Middle East last year.
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