The Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) is looking to improve the skill levels of the country's spa and wellness workforce by investing in the training of its specialist training staff.

STA, the institution responsible for the training of Seychellois students for careers in the tourism sector, will send its spa and wellness lecturers to undergo a number of work attachments to improve their knowledge of the latest spa trends.

The first placement will see spa training staff spend a two-week period at the luxury Shanti Maurice Hotel and Spa in Mauritius.

According to a spokesperson, the initiative is in line with STA's strategy to "further empower its lecturers", and to strengthen and enhance its lecturing force with higher levels of trained professionals.

As part of the ongoing scheme, STA has signed a memorandum of understanding with NIRA Hotel Group - the operator of the Shanti Maurice Hotel - which will allow further placements of spa trainers.