In accordance with Section 4 of the Seychelles Tourism Board (Amendment) Act 2008, the president has appointed a new board of directors of the Seychelles Tourism Board for a period of three years. Wendy Pierre has been appointed as chairperson while Patrick Payet, Captain David Savy, Freddy Karkaria, Christophe Gangster, Paul Hodoul and John Stravens have been appointed as members.