“Tourism is a bridge between civilizations” is a central title in Ambassador Alain Saint-Ange’s speech

The Ambassador of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr. Alain St. Ange, is preparing to deliver the opening speech at the Oxford Global Diplomatic Dialogue Summit, scheduled for September 7th, at the Office of the Mayor of Oxford, in the presence of the Lord Mayor in person, in an event that reflects the high status that the tourism sector has reached as a tool for cultural diplomacy.

Launch of the Nelson Mandela Leadership Prize 2026

The conference, whose organizations invited Saint Ange as a guest of honor and keynote speaker, will witness the launch of the Nelson Mandela Leadership Award 2026, an international initiative aimed at honoring exceptional leaders with global influence, in the presence of an elite group of policy makers, businessmen and innovators from various parts of the world, as this gathering is an ideal platform to discuss ways of international cooperation.

A word that places tourism at the heart of international rapprochement
In his speech, St. Ange will address a pivotal topic titled “Tourism as a Bridge between Nations: Promoting Cultural Diplomacy, Global Interconnectedness, and Sustainable Growth,” reviewing his rich experience in leading the tourism sector in Seychelles, and his role in establishing the concept that the tourism sector is not limited to being an economic activity only, but rather an effective tool for building bridges of understanding between cultures, expanding the horizons of economic cooperation, and building strong relations between countries, and this is what enhances the position of tourist destinations in the global market.

Seychelles Ambassador: “It is an honor to represent my country in Oxford”

Commenting on the invitation, Ambassador St. Ange expressed his great pride in representing his country in this international forum, stressing that being in a prestigious academic platform like Oxford carries profound connotations. He said: “As a son of the oceanic islands of Seychelles, I look forward to presenting my country’s vision in Oxford,” noting that these participations reflect the true face of Seychelles tourism based on openness and quality.

Of particular importance to Arab tourists and investors
This event holds special importance for Arab investors and tourists alike. Seychelles, which Gulf tourists flock to annually, confirms through this high diplomatic participation its commitment to international tourism standards, which enhances the confidence of Arab investors in the Seychelles tourism sector as a safe and profitable environment, and assures the Arab tourist that the destination he chooses enjoys international recognition and appreciation in the highest international forums, which reflects the quality of services and experiences that await him in the charming Seychelles archipelago.