Tourism Seychelles Sets Sights on Strategic Growth at IFTM Top Resa 2025
VICTORIA, Seychelles — The allure and ambition of the Seychelles Islands will take centre stage in Paris this September, as the destination prepares for a strong presence at IFTM Top Resa 2025, France’s premier international B2B travel trade show.
From September 16 to 18, the Seychelles stand — Hall 4 — Stand 4.1H35 — will offer an immersive showcase of the islands’ natural beauty, cultural diversity and award-winning hospitality. Backed by a robust delegation of 17 tourism professionals representing eight companies, including leading hotels, destination management companies (DMCs) and yacht charter specialists, the Seychelles team will highlight a wide range of unique experiences, from tailored holidays to high-end luxury escapes.
The event presents a prime opportunity for French and international industry partners to engage directly with key players driving tourism to Seychelles. The delegation will be led by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Sylvestre Radegonde, who will be joined by Tourism Seychelles’ director general for destination marketing, Bernadette Willemin. They will be accompanied by Judeline Edmond, market manager for France, Benelux and Switzerland, and senior marketing executives Maryse William and Jennifer Dupuy.
Prominent local industry industry partners will be present, including 7° South, Creole Travel Services, Kempinski Seychelles Resort, Mason’s Travel, Raffles Seychelles, Story Seychelles and PMM Yacht Charter Seychelles. Throughout the three-day trade show, the delegation will participate in pre-scheduled meetings with trade partners, reinforcing existing business relationships and exploring opportunities for growth in the French market. ‘France has long been one of the top source markets for Seychelles, and this year we are bringing renewed energy to IFTM,’ said Ms Willemin.
