Baghdad:Kokosye Seychellois entrepreneur Collin Constance, the founder of Kokosye, is exploring opportunities to expand his cultural tourism business beyond La Digue into the wider Indian Ocean region. This move comes after Constance's success at a regional entrepreneurship competition earlier this year. According to Seychelles News Agency, Constance is currently participating in a business incubation program with a Mauritius-based company. This program is assessing how Kokosye's business model can develop beyond Seychelles while maintaining its Creole cultural roots. This initiative follows Constance's victory in the Existing Business category at the Regional Creative Young Entrepreneur competition held in Madagascar in May 2026. Kokosye, established in 2022, offers visitors the chance to experience Seychellois traditions through activities such as Creole cooking classes and coconut-leaf weaving. Constance works with the La Digue community to connect tourism with the preservation of local heritage. His int erest in cultural tourism was sparked while studying in Japan, where he observed how local traditions were integrated into tourism activities. The entrepreneur's journey began with the idea of preserving Seychelles' cultural heritage, inspired by his experiences in Japan. Upon returning to Seychelles, Constance sought to apply a similar approach to La Digue, one of the country's main tourism islands. He has since been recognized with several awards, including the Service Excellence Awards and recognition from the Seychelles National Youth Council. Constance aims to expand Kokosye while maintaining its identity as a La Digue brand. He is working on new projects, including a clothing brand inspired by Seychellois culture. He hopes to reach a larger market and offer more cultural experiences in the coming years.