Dubai-United Arab Emirates

The “Golden Journey” Awards concluded its annual ceremony by crowning international hospitality expert Alain St. Ange, Ambassador-at-Large of the Republic of Seychelles and former Minister of Tourism and Culture, with the “Golden Flag Award”, which represents the highest honor given by the platform to the most influential figures in the global tourism system.

This exceptional honor came in recognition of his busy career that spanned decades of diplomatic and administrative contributions. He effectively contributed to reformulating the concepts of environmental and sustainable tourism promotion at the regional and international levels.

Saint Ange is considered one of the most prominent decision-makers and travel pioneers around the world, as he led qualitative innovative strategies that established the position of the Seychelles Islands as one of the most luxurious environmental destinations in the world, in addition to launching cross-continental initiatives to enhance integration and cultural exchange between peoples.

This prestigious award celebrates inspiring leaders and forward-looking visionaries who have succeeded in leaving a sustainable development mark and contributed to stimulating hotel investments and developing the hospitality sector and international economic partnerships successfully and competently.