Dr. Alain St. Ange Nominated for the 2025 Clevenard Media Award in Visionary Global Tourism Leadership & Cultural Diplomacy

Palma de Mallorca, Spain – July 2025 — Dr. Alain St. Ange, former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports & Marine of Seychelles and globally recognized champion of sustainable tourism, has been officially nominated for the Clevenard Media Award 2025 under the prestigious category of “Visionary in Global Tourism & Cultural Diplomacy.”

With a career spanning more than four decades, Dr. St. Ange has been a pioneering force in advancing tourism development, cultural diplomacy, and environmental sustainability across the Indian Ocean region and beyond. He is widely credited with elevating Seychelles as a world-class destination while fostering regional unity through the creation and leadership of the Vanilla Islands initiative—a collaboration of island nations promoting shared tourism, culture, and economic development.

Currently, Dr. St. Ange is a Presidential Candidate for the Republic of Seychelles in 2025, running under the Nouvo Sesel movement, advocating for innovation, sustainable growth, and enhanced global partnerships. Alongside his political pursuits, he remains a strategic advisor to multiple international organizations committed to sustainable tourism and climate action, including SUNx Global (UK), the African Federation of Associations of Sustainable Tourism (AFASU, Egypt), and the Sayari Dunia Sustainable Tourism Foundation (Nigeria).

A Legacy of Leadership and Global Impact

Dr. St. Ange’s work transcends traditional tourism promotion. His leadership embodies the intersection of cultural diplomacy, environmental stewardship, and socio-economic empowerment. His vision has consistently emphasized tourism’s role not only as an economic driver but as a catalyst for peace, cultural exchange, and climate resilience.

His notable achievements include:

• Serving as Seychelles Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports & Marine (2012–2016), during which Seychelles saw significant growth in tourism and global recognition.
• Founding and presiding over the Vanilla Islands Regional Organization, uniting multiple Indian Ocean islands to promote sustainable tourism and regional identity.
• Receiving numerous international honors such as the Lifetime Achievement Award for Promotion of the Travel Trade (PATWA, ITB Berlin 2023), the Tourism Eminent Achiever Award (Africa, 2015), and the Mahatma Gandhi Samman from India.
• Being awarded Keys to the City by Detroit, Sioux City, and Tuskegee in the United States for his contributions to tourism and cultural diplomacy.
• Induction into the African Diaspora World Tourism Hall of Fame and receiving high distinctions from Madagascar, Comoros, and Reunion Island.

Personal Biography

Born on October 24, 1954, on the island of La Digue in Seychelles, Dr. Alain St. Ange grew up on his family’s agricultural estate, which specialized in vanilla and coconut plantations. His early life connected him deeply to the land and culture of Seychelles. After completing his education at Seychelles College, he pursued further studies in Hotel Management in Germany and Tourism Administration in France.

He gained extensive experience managing key hospitality properties across Seychelles, the Channel Islands, and Australia before transitioning into public service. His political career began early, with his election to the Seychelles People’s Assembly in 1979. He later served in the National Assembly and was appointed as Director of Marketing and then CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board before becoming Minister of Tourism and Culture.

Dr. St. Ange has authored several publications on Seychelles’ history, politics, and tourism and remains a prolific speaker and advocate for sustainable development and cultural preservation.

Vision for the Future

In his current presidential campaign, Dr. St. Ange champions a vision where tourism acts as a bridge for international cooperation, community empowerment, and environmental sustainability. He emphasizes the importance of “tourism as diplomacy, identity, culture, and hope” and aims to leverage his global experience to build a more resilient, inclusive, and prosperous Seychelles.

About the Clevenard Media Awards

The Clevenard Media Awards honor individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to global leadership, innovation, and sustainability. The 2025 awards ceremony will take place on November 21, 2025, in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, bringing together leaders and changemakers from around the world to celebrate excellence across media, governance, culture, and sustainable development.

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