UNECA study on cruise tourism in Seychelles evaluates cost-benefit
Key players in the cruise tourism sector in Seychelles are meeting the representatives of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) until Thursday to provide input to a study being carried out to understand the cruise sector.
The project aims to evaluate the cost-benefit aspects of this burgeoning cruise tourism sector in Seychelles and following the situational analysis conducted by UNECA delegates in April, the consultants have compiled a preliminary analysis report based on their findings.
"This is the chance to present the information gathered in April to the partners to get their feedback," said Paul Lebon, director general for Destination Planning and Development in the Department of Tourism.
The information collected in the situational analysis held in April was presented to the stakeholders in the workshop held at the Olympic House at Roche Caiman.
At the time of the initial study, UNECA representatives collected data to analyse on a socio-cultural, environmental and economic basis. Among the areas highlighted are market trends and forecasts, current policies affecting the cruise sector in Seychelles and policy updates and future directions.
Source: Seychelles News Agency