U.S, May 7 -- Hosted by Author Mark Frary, the panel included H.E Sylvestre Radegonde, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Seychelles, Dr. Emad Abuelanain, Associate Professor of Tourism - University of Khorfakkan and Nicolas Torio, General Manager, voco Monaco Hotel - The Heart of Europe. The panel looked at the uniqueness of island tourism and its overall contribution to global tourism.

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"Increasing their certification will increase the capacity to earn and contribute to the country's tourism development. The business of mitigation and adaptation to man...