December 2016

Hilton Seychelles Hotels Partners with Seychelles Tourism Board and Turkish Airlines to Celebrate the Launch of the Airline's New Route to Seychelles 

Hilton Seychelles Hotels, Turkish Airlines and Seychelles Tourism Board have coordinated a UK Tour Operators' FAM trip to the Seychelles from 20 -26th November 2016... This was Turkish Airlines first ever FAM to the Seychelles, which was hosted by Hilton Seychelles Hotels across the islands of Mahé, Silhouette, Praslin and La Digue.

The group of 7 tour operators and hosts spent 2 nights at Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa and 3 nights at Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa. Enjoying a bespoke itinerary across the 5 days, the unforgettable journey offered a 360 degree insight into the destination, including: dining experiences, spa treatments, snorkelling in national marine parks, hiking conservation sites, island hopping and exploring the famous beaches and beautiful islands of Mahé, La Digue, Praslin, and Silhouette. Turkish Airlines gave the group the opportunity to experience the services of economy and business class as well as access to the Turkish Airlines lounges.

Participating tour operators included: Turquoise Holidays, Kuoni Travel, Trailfinders, Tropical Sky, Hummingbird Travel, Audley Travel and Sunset Faraway.

Tomas Cochrane from Hummingbird Travel quoted “All in all a very good experience and I would recommend Turkish Airlines to our guests”

Lauren Hall from Tropical Sky stated “If you want a one island one resort feel then you will 100% feel this at Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort and Spa. Silhouette Island is one of the most beautiful places I have been to and seen”

Summing up his experience Jack Bower from Trailfinders commented the Seychelles are 'an amazing set of islands like no other. Each very different from another, but all similar in their beauty!

Joanne Goddard from Kuoni described Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort and Spa as “The perfect hotel for those who like boutique, intimate hotel options. Great location on Mahé to allow guests to explore the island and visit other islands too”

The FAM trip has now concluded and Britta Krug the Director of Business Development - Hilton Seychelles Hotels - has deemed the trip a huge success; “Turkish Airlines and Seychelles Tourism Board have been a great partners to work with for the Hilton Seychelles and it was a real pleasure for our key partners to be able to experience both Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort and Spa and Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort and Spa.'

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Notes to Editor

About Hilton Seychelles Hotels:

Offering a combination of idyllic dramatic beauty, stunning locations and first class Hilton service, the Hilton Seychelles Hotels are some of the most picture-perfect retreats in the Indian Ocean.

A favourite haunt of James Bond creator Ian Fleming, the upscale Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa is a secluded hideaway nestled among the hills and coves of Beau Vallon Bay on Mahé, just a 25 minute transfer from the Seychelles International Airport. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, crystal-clear waters and a sheltered white sanded beach, this boutique resort offers true intimacy and privacy from its spacious, luxury stilted wooden-clad villas.

Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa is located on Silhouette Island, 20 km northwest of Mahé; this luxurious mountainous beach retreat is sandwiched between a dazzling 2.5 km long white beach with leaning palms over turquoise seas strewn with granite boulders and tropical forest. Only a 20 minute helicopter transfer from Seychelles International Airport, Mahe and a 45-minute boat trip via Bel Ombre Jetty, the resort is home to one of the largest nature reserves and National Marine Parks in the country.

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