VICTORIA, Seychelles — Seychelles’ tourism sector has officially exceeded its 2024 visitor arrival target, recording 388,000 arrivals as of Week 47, four weeks ahead of year-end. This marks a 12 per cent increase compared to the 344,000 arrivals recorded during the same period in 2024, confirming that the country has surpassed last year’s full-year performance ahead of schedule.
In Week 47 of 2025, ending November 23, Seychelles welcomed 4,700 visitors, reaching nearly half of pre-pandemic weekly levels. Tourism arrivals continue to strengthen across all regions in 2025. Europe, the main source market, recorded a 14 per cent increase, while Africa and Asia posted growth of 11 per cent and 16 per cent respectively. Oceania experienced exceptional growth at 37 per cent, and the Americas registered a 9 per cent rise.
Germany remains Seychelles’ largest individual market with 36,400 arrivals to date, followed by France 21,500 and Russia 19,800. Italy 13,300 and the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland 13,200 complete the top five markets. Officials attributed the strong performance to a combination of factors, including expanded air connectivity with European source markets, targeted marketing campaigns in priority regions, and improved tourism product offerings across Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue.
