Some figures for the last 10 years |14 April 2014
Economy:
• US $1,934 in Foreign Direct investment
• US $40 million invested in Air Seychelles as part of its strategic partnership with Etihad
• 438 guesthouses and hotels operational in Seychelles in 2014, offering more than 4,500 rooms
• 230,000, record no of tourists in 2013.
• 6 more five-star luxury resorts opened: Ephelia Resort, Maia Resort, Raffles Resort, Four Seasons Resort, Kempinski Resort, l’Orangerie Resort. Savoy Resort coming soon
• 1,200 registered businesses which reflect the quality of investment climate in the country
• 7 tankers in Sepec’s (Seychelles Petroleum Company) fleet
• Eden Island: One of the largest investment projects in Seychelles. A residential marina which boasts among other facilities, luxury apartments, a yacht marina, a commercial centre and restaurants.
Housing:
• 2,707 houses built during the last 10 years
• 1,594 plots of land allocated for housing
• 8,514 housing loans disbursed, worth R771,874,007
Environment:
• 50% or more of the national territory are protected areas