Seychelles - Toward Sustainable, Resilient, and High-Value Tourism - A Pathway to Private Sector–Led Job Creation and Shared Prosperity - Sector Report

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The Seychelles Tourism Sector Report within the Country Climate and Development Report assesses climate risks and opportunities affecting tourism demand and supply, tracing transmission channels and modeling expected impacts of climate change. It evaluates whether tourism sector policies and institutions are prepared, then identifies priority interventions to strengthen resilience through adaptation and resilient development scenarios. The report also summarizes strategic changes, distributional considerations, and key recommendations, supported by boxes, figures, and bibliographic references.

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CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages38

Reading Time1 h 36 min

Acknowledgments

Key Climate Risks and Opportunities from Climate Change in the Tourism Sector

Tourism Demand Characteristics Relevant to Climate Resilience

Tourism Supply Characteristics Relevant to Climate Resilience

Transmission Channels of Climate Risks and Opportunities in Tourism

Modeling the Impact of Climate Change on Tourism

Are Tourism Sector Policies and Institutions Prepared to Face Climate Change?

What Priority Interventions Are Needed to Enhance the Tourism Sector’s Resilience to Climate Change?

Adaptation Development Scenario: Maintaining Competitiveness under Rising Risks

Resilient Development Scenario: Positioning Seychelles as a Global Leader in ClimateResilient Tourism

Strategic Changes and Distributional Considerations

Key Recommendations

Bibliography

Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA SEYCHELLES Toward Sustainable, Resilient, and High-Value Tourism A Pathway to Private Sector–Led Job Creation and Shared Prosperity Sector Report for the Seychelles Country Climate and Development Report © 2026 The World Bank Group 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000; [Internet: www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org) This work is a product of the staff of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), collectively known as The World Bank Group, with external contributors. The World Bank Group does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the content included in this work, or the conclusions or judgments described herein, and accepts no responsibility or liability for any omissions or errors (including, without limitation, typographical errors and technical errors) in the content whatsoever or for reliance thereon. The boundaries, colors, denominations, links/footnotes, and other information shown in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of any of the organizations of The World Bank Group concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. The citation of works authored by others does not mean The World Bank Group endorses the views expressed by those authors or the content of their works. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this volume do not necessarily reflect the views of IBRD/IDA, IFC, and MIGA, their respective Boards of Executive Directors, and the governments they represent. The contents of this work are intended for general informational purposes only and are not intended to constitute legal, securities, or investment advice; an opinion regarding the appropriateness of any investment; or a solicitation of any type. Some of the organizations of The World Bank Group or their affiliates may have an investment in, provide other advice or services to, or otherwise have a financial interest in certain of the companies and parties named herein. Nothing herein shall constitute or be construed or considered to be a limitation upon or waiver of the privileges and immunities of any of IBRD/IDA, IFC, and MIGA, all of which are specifically reserved. Rights and Permissions The material in this work is subject to copyright. Because the World Bank Group encourages dissemination of its knowledge, this work may be reproduced, in whole or in part, for noncommercial purposes as long as full attribution to this work is given and all further permissions that may be required for such use (as noted herein) are acquired. The World Bank Group does not warrant that the content contained in this work will not infringe on the rights of third parties and accepts no responsibility or liability in this regard. All queries on rights and licenses should be addressed to World Bank Publications, The World Bank, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; e-mail: [pubrights@worldbank.org](pubrights@worldbank.org). Photo cover: Beach Anse Source d'Argent, La Digue, Seychelles. © [tane-mahuta/iStock.com](tane-mahuta/iStock.com) 1 Seychelles CCDR – Tourism Sector Report Contents Acknowledgments ..................................................................................................................................4 1. Key Climate Risks and Opportunities from Climate Change in the Tourism Sector ..............6 1.1. Tourism Demand Characteristics Relevant to Climate Resilience....................................... 7 1.2. Tourism Supply Characteristics Relevant to Climate Resilience.......................................... 9 1.3. Transmission Channels

FAQs

How does the report characterize climate risks and opportunities for Seychelles tourism?

It analyzes key climate risks and opportunities by examining how climate change affects tourism demand and supply. It also maps transmission channels and models impacts on tourism.

What does the report assess about tourism sector policies and institutions?

It evaluates whether tourism sector policies and institutions are prepared to respond to climate change. The focus is on readiness to manage emerging risks and leverage opportunities.

What priority interventions are proposed to enhance tourism sector resilience?

The report outlines adaptation and resilient development scenarios, including strategic changes and distributional considerations. It concludes with key recommendations to strengthen competitiveness and positioning of Seychelles in climate-resilient tourism.

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