Seychelles Tourism Academy Director Urges Industry to Recognise Young Graduates’ Potential

VICTORIA, Seychelles — Director of the Seychelles Tourism Academy, Richard Mathiot, has urged stakeholders and partners in the tourism industry to recognise the potential of the 181 young graduates who received their qualifications this week. Speaking at the graduation ceremony, Mr Mathiot said the academy has re-visited all its programmes and even upgraded some to diploma levels to suit the demand of the industry.

“The Seychelles Tourism Academy cannot operate without its partners and we are very grateful to our tourism and hospitality partners.” Mr Mathiot urged the graduates to show discipline, respect and passion for the tourism sector, and called on the industry to give them opportunities to apply the skills they have learned. He also thanked President Ramkalawan, who presided over the ceremony, and First Lady Linda Ramkalawan, who attended the event.

Other officials present at the ceremony included Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Sylvestre Radegonde, Minister for Education Justin Valentin, Minister for Employment and Social Affairs Patricia Francourt, leader of the opposition in the National Assembly Honourable Sebastien Pillay, the Commissioner of Police Ted Barbe, and members of the diplomatic corps. The ceremony was marked by performances and expressions of gratitude from the graduates, who will now enter the tourism and hospitality workforce.