AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSeychelles Tourism Push: Seychelles is doubling down on the Gulf at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, with the Seychelles Tourism Board putting the GCC at the centre of a high-value, sustainable tourism strategy and highlighting how Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi act as aviation bridges into wider markets. Emirates–Seychelles Partnership: Emirates renewed its strategic tourism MoU with the Seychelles Tourism Board and the Ministry of Tourism and Culture at ATM, extending a partnership dating back to 2013 and building on near-400,000 visitor arrivals in 2025. Connectivity Focus: At ATM, Seychelles’ tourism minister joined regional policymakers and industry leaders arguing that aviation infrastructure and better data-led decision-making are key to a post-conflict travel rebound. Crypto Court Fight: Celsius’ bankruptcy estate has sued BitMEX in New York seeking the return of 6,360.17 BTC (about $495m) tied to March 2020 liquidations, naming BitMEX-linked entities including Seychelles-based HDR Global Trading. Visa Policy Watch: Thailand has tightened entry rules from Sept 15, cutting visa-free stays for many nationalities to 30 days, while the UK set new salary thresholds for an Expansion Worker visa.
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