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Emirates
has pledged its renewed commitment with Tourism Seychelles, supporting the
island’s efforts to promoting tourism and trade to the country. The MoU was
signed by Ahmed Khoory, Emirates’ SVP Commercial - West Asia & Indian
Ocean, and Sherin Francis, Principal Secretary Tourism Department, Tourism
Seychelles, in the presence of Nabil Sultan, Emirates’ Executive Vice
President, Passenger Sales and Country Management.
Commenting
on the airline’s commitment to promoting Seychelles to its customer base, Ahmed
Khoory, said: “Seychelles is a key leisure destination in our network that
we have proudly been operating in since 2005. Our partnership aimed at
promoting tourism to the nation goes back to 2013 and we remain steadfast in
our commitment to supporting its tourism industry. Seychelles is a tourist
destination which is highly popular amongst travellers from key markets in our
network and we are proud to play a role in driving traffic flows to the island
through our efforts.”
Under
the agreement Emirates has committed to supporting travel agents and tour
operators in key strategic markets in their efforts to promote Seychelles as a
leisure destination. This includes the development of special holiday packages
and providing other incentives, marketing support and organising
familiarisation trips designed to highlight its appeal to global customers.
Emirates
also reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to promoting tourism to Sri Lanka.
The
MoU was signed by Ahmed Khoory, Emirates’ Senior Vice President, Commercial
West Asia & Indian Ocean, and Chalaka Gajabahu, Chairman, Sri Lanka Tourism
Promotion Bureau, in the presence of Honourable Harin Fernando, Minister of
Sports and Youth Affairs of Sri Lanka and Nabil Sultan, Emirates’ Executive
Vice President, Passenger Sales and Country Management.
Now
in its 38th year of operating in Sri Lanka, Emirates will continue its
efforts to support the island nation’s tourism agenda through the development
of special packages designed to appeal to a broader set of audiences and
familiarisation trips from key feeder markets. As part of its wider
efforts to support the Indian Ocean nation, Emirates will also engage closely
with travel agents and tour operators in key strategic markets to help showcase
the destination’s offerings to customers across its global network.
Ahmed
Khoory said: “Sri Lanka is one of the very first destinations Emirates
launched operations to so our 38-year relationship with the country is one we
take special pride in. We remain committed to deepening our relationship
and playing a key role in promoting Sri Lanka as a key leisure destination in
our network and contributing to the tourism and trade sectors through our
passenger and cargo services.”
Emirates
launched its services to Sri Lanka in 1986 and currently operates two direct
daily flights to Colombo utilising the Boeing 777-300ER as well as an
additional daily service via Male. It is the only international carrier to
serve the country with First Class services – offering passengers world-class
products and superior comfort in air and on-ground.
Emirates
and the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will work together with the aim to boost
inbound tourism into Hong Kong from key target markets in the Middle East and
Europe.
The
MoU was signed by Orhan Abbas, Senior Vice President Commercial Operations Far
East and Becky IP, Deputy Executive Director of Hong Kong Tourism Board. The
agreement not only reaffirms Emirates' commitment to supporting Hong Kong's
rebounding travel and tourism industry, but also sets out key joint initiatives
shared by both organisations to drive trade and tourism into the city.
Orhan
Abbas commented: "We are delighted to establish this strategic
partnership with the HKTB to spur growth in the local travel and tourism
industry. The city has always been popular among our global customers and it
continues to attract visitors all year round thanks to its unique cosmopolitan
attractions. Through our extensive global network, we will work closely with
the HKTB to introduce travellers from key Middle East and GCC markets to the
vibrant culture, Michelin-starred culinary scene and dynamic attractions that
Hong Kong has to offer."
The
MoU seeks to pursue various joint activities including familiarisation trips, a
comprehensive promotional plan, and targeted advertising campaigns.
Image
Credit: © Emirates Airlines
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