St. Ange to X-Ray Global Tourism at Clevenard Open Project 2026

Seychelles' Ambassador at Large, Alain St. Ange, is set to deliver a keynote address at the Clevenard Open Project 2026, an event focused on global authors and education in Alicante, Spain. His presentation, titled ‘Tourism as a Global Catalyst: Transforming Economies, Cultures, and Communities,’ will take place from August 27-30.

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Clevenard is honoured to announce that Alain St. Ange, one of the world’s most influential tourism leaders, former Seychelles government minister, author, global consultant, and political leader, will be a distinguished keynote speaker at the Clevenard Open Project 2022.

The address will delve into the often-overlooked consequences of tourism on the communities that host it, moving beyond simple growth targets. St. Ange plans to examine how travel can stimulate economic development while simultaneously safeguarding the cultural heritage and natural environments that attract visitors.

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Drawing on decades of international leadership in tourism, destination branding, sustainable development, and cultural diplomacy, he will share valuable insights on how tourism can drive economic growth, strengthen cultural preservation, foster international collaboration, and create lasting opportunities for communities worldwide.

Organizers highlighted St. Ange's extensive experience in destination branding, sustainable development, and cultural diplomacy. They noted his role as the architect of the Vanilla Islands initiative, which unified several Indian Ocean nations under a common tourism strategy, serving as a model for regional cooperation. His background as a former Seychelles government minister, author, and consultant provides a comprehensive perspective on tourism management.

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Rather than framing tourism solely as an economic engine, St. Ange approaches it as a tool that carries both opportunity and responsibility.

St. Ange's approach frames tourism not just as an economic driver but as a force with both opportunities and responsibilities. The session is designed to offer practical insights for governments, tourism boards, businesses, and emerging leaders, emphasizing how strategic decisions shape destinations and how cultural preservation can align with commercial success.

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attendees at the summit can expect a discussion grounded in practical experience, aimed at governments, tourism boards, businesses, and emerging leaders who are weighing how their own decisions shape the places they promote.