(Seychelles News Agency) – Air Seychellesthe national carrier, won two awards – the Leading Airline of the Indian Ocean – Economy Class and the Cabin Crew of the Indian Ocean at the World Travel Awards 2024.
According to the airline in a press statement on Monday, Sandy Benoiton, the general manager of the airline accepted the awards with great pride and gratitude.
“To win these awards knowing that they are awarded through public voting is proof that Air Seychelles is on the right track. The aviation industry is as exciting as it is volatile and we do what we do with passion. Even though we didn’t win as many awards as last year, I’m immensely proud of my team whose relentless dedication culminated in winning these this year. We build on the experiences and will use this as motivation for an even better performance this year and beyond,” said Benoiton.
Air Seychelles it falls into the Indian Ocean category fighting against other regional airlines such as Air Austral and Air Mauritius. The winners in each region will then go head to head in the Grand Final at the end of the year.
The Grand Final nominations will be announced during the last quarter of the year, and as was done for the regional awards, a public vote will be called in support of the national airline at this time.
Seychelles, an archipelago in the western Indian Ocean, also emerged victorious as the ‘Top Beach Destination of the Indian Ocean’ and the ‘Top Nature Destination of the Indian Ocean’.
The Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island has once again taken the title of “Indian Ocean’s New Leading Resort”.
According to a press release from the World Travel Awards on Monday, Graham Cooke, founder of the World Travel Awards, said: “Our winners represent the best of Indian Ocean travel and tourism, and my congratulations to each of them. they all play a leading role in leading the region to new heights.”
The World Travel Awards ceremony is regarded as one of the most prestigious awards events in the world, celebrating and rewarding excellence in key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. .
