Seychelles, Mauritius, Reunion at Salon IFTM Top Resa Paris

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The 40th edition of Salon IFTM Top Resa of Paris – France is held annually at Pte de Versailles . In a message to participants of this year’s event, Frédéric Lorin, Head of the Tourism Division of IFTM Top Resa has something to say

The 40th edition of Salon IFTM Top Resa of Paris – France was held at Pte de Versailles .
In a message to participants of this year’s event, Frédéric Lorin, Head of the Tourism Division of IFTM Top Resa said:
“As you probably know by now, 2018 marks the 40th edition of IFTM Top Resa, the show which, thanks to you and your loyalty, is still the must-attend event for tourism professionals.”
So it’s an anniversary that deserves to be celebrated in style! Our mission and goal at IFTM Top Resa is to continue to be the leading showcase for the entire tourism industry. Your show has become a true multi-sector event for both the international and French markets, with Leisure, Business, MICE and Group tourism now all together under one roof. We introduced many innovations in 2017 and will be doing the same for our 40th anniversary edition.
There will be new themed villages, new events, a magical anniversary gala evening and Map Pro, which will become “Destination France” for 4 days in a clearly designated area based on the Villages model. “Destination France” is already a major part of IFTM Top Resa and will now have the visibility to match. Our aim is to make the customer experience – your experience – more varied and comprehensive than ever. Remember, IFTM Top Resa is THE event for tourism professionals and so and I am very much looking forward to seeing you from 25 to 28 September 2018 at Porte de Versailles in a totally refurbished Hall 7″ .
This fair remains the biggest in France and on Tuesday 25 September 2018 the Paris based Mauritian Professional Photographer Joey Niclès Modeste took photos of the Indian Ocean Stands which he circulated to the world as he does every year.

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Alain St.Ange

Alain St Ange has been working in the tourism business since 2009. He was appointed as the Director of Marketing for Seychelles by President and Minister of Tourism James Michel.

He was appointed as the Director of Marketing for Seychelles by President and Minister of Tourism James Michel. After one year of

After one year of service, he was promoted to the position of CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board.

In 2012 the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands regional Organization was formed and St Ange was appointed as the first president of the organization.

In a 2012 cabinet re-shuffle, St Ange was appointed as Minister of Tourism and Culture which he resigned on 28 December 2016 in order to pursue a candidacy as Secretary General of the World Tourism Organisation.

At the UNWTO General Assembly in Chengdu in China, a person who was being sought after for the “Speakers Circuit” for tourism and sustainable development was Alain St.Ange.

St.Ange is the former Seychelles Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine who left office in December last year to run for the position of Secretary General of the UNWTO. When his candidature or document of endorsement was withdrawn by his country just a day before the elections in Madrid, Alain St.Ange showed his greatness as a speaker when he addressed the UNWTO gathering with grace, passion, and style.

His moving speech was recorded as the one on the best marking speeches at this UN international body.

African countries often remember his Uganda address for the East Africa Tourism Platform when he was a guest of honor.

As former Tourism Minister, St.Ange was a regular and popular speaker and was often seen addressing forums and conferences on behalf of his country. His ability to speak ‘off the cuff’ was always seen as a rare ability. He often said he speaks from the heart.

In Seychelles he is remembered for a marking address at the official opening of the island’s Carnaval International de Victoria when he reiterated the words of John Lennon famous song… ” you may say I am a dreamer, but I am not the only one. One day you will all join us and the world will be better as one”. The world press contingent gathered in Seychelles on the day ran with the words by St.Ange which made headlines everywhere.

St.Ange delivered the keynote address for the “Tourism & Business Conference in Canada”

Seychelles is a good example for sustainable tourism. This is therefore not surprising to see Alain St.Ange being sought after as a speaker on the international circuit.

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