Seychelles tourist arrivals decline 37% in Dec-2021 compared to Dec-2019, 182,849 tourists in 2021

Seychelles National Bureau of Statistics reported (19-Jan-2022) the following tourism highlights:

• Dec-2021:
  • Tourist arrivals: 24,472, -37.1% compared to Dec-2019;
    • Russia: 4238, +175.2%;
    • France: 2954, -1.4%;
    • Germany: 2380, -73.3%;
    • United Arab Emirates: 1921, +10.7%;
    • US: 658, -37.9%;
• 2021:
  • Tourist arrivals: 182,849, +59.2% year-on-year. [more - original PR]