Tourism Mauritius

MTPA Launches Online Training Programme ‘Mauritius Grand Master’ for Indian Travel Trade

In order to enhance product offerings and increase destination knowledge, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) has launched ‘Mauritius Grand Master’, a six-month-long online training programme for the Indian travel trade.

29 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu

Welcome to Magical Mauritius

Port Louis - It has long been known that Mauritius is an island of spectacular beauty. It was back in 1896 that Mark Twain wrote: “Mauritius was made first and then heaven; heaven being copied after Mauritius.”

28 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu

10 Things To Know Before Visiting South Africa

(CNN) -- South Africa -- it's the part of the continent most of us know at least a little about.

24 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu

The Biggest Tourism Markets Issuers In Terms Of Expenditure

Issuers tourism markets have changed dramatically over the last decade. China, Russia and other emerging markets surged in the top positions in terms of tourism spending.

20 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu

Economy: Mauritius, Gabon To Sign Cooperation Agreements This Week

Cooperation agreements Gabon-Mauritius - Mauritius and Gabon are to sign a number of agreements when the Gabonese President, Ali Bongo Ondimba, pays a four-day official visit to Mauritius from 16 October.

17 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu

Interior Allows a Dozen Iconic National Parks To Reopen With State Funding

On Saturday, the barricades at Utah’s Natural Bridges National Monument disappeared, allowing visitors to return to the tourist draw despite the government shutdown. They also came down at Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park, Arizona’s Grand Canyon and New York’s Statue of Liberty.

16 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu

Tourism: Indians Prefer Asian Countries than Mauritius

Tumble for Mauritius. While the island was included in the top three of the most popular destinations for Indian travelers, it has lost its place in favor of Asian countries such as Singapore, Thailand and Dubai. At issue: the depreciation of the Indian rupee and the price of the ticket rising steadily, among others.

08 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu

Mauritius Makes China a Priority

Ministry of Tourism and Leisure Hon Michael Yeung Sik Yuen is now targeting Chinese travellers who will help diversifying tourist arrivals sources and compensate for a weak performance of the French market.

08 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu

The Travel Agent Is Dying, But It's Not Yet Dead

With the boom of Internet booking sites, the traditional travel agent was, we were told, an endangered species.

07 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu

Could Mauritius’ ‘Ocean Economy’ Be The Future For Island States?

Plans by the Mauritius government to exploit its huge ocean resources could drive tourism and boost sustainability

04 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu

Tourism Sector: 395 Businesses Pinned

While hotels, restaurants, 'guest houses' bungalows for tourists and other organizations are struggling to find customers, Tourism Authoity (TA) occurs against the managers who do not follow the rules. Even the owners 'leisure craft', the 'beach hawkers' skippers and all those who have a license granted by the TA are not spared.

01 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu

Year End Difficult for Tourism

Point 1 million tourists will not be crossed this year. At least that is what is indicated forecasts. Indeed, while the tourism industry is expected to catch up in the second half, the poor performance of the first half of the year came to play spoilsport, with a negative impact.

27 Sep 2013, business.mega.mu

Budget: Minister Duval Put on Tourism and Construction

At the heart of the budget in 2014: growth. And to support the Minister of Finance relies on tourism and construction. "Tourism is a major boon for the country, as well as construction, " said Xavier-Luc Duval, yesterday, Thursday, September 12.

13 Sep 2013, business.mega.mu

Jin Fei Could Host The Next International Festival Kreol

Failing to have been transformed into industrial park, Jin Fei zone could be converted into a field together to hold the next International Festival Kreol. A strong possibility envisaged by the Ministry of Tourism.

10 Sep 2013, business.mega.mu

Mauritius Has The Dimension Of Love For Weddings

Rs 500 to Rs 800 million. This is the amount spent by large Indian businessmen and other countries when they come to celebrate the marriage of one of their own in Mauritius. Therefore, a special incentive plan to develop and promote the element Meeting, Incentive, Conference, Event (MICE) as a niche market for Mauritius will be established very soon.

06 Sep 2013, business.mega.mu

Promotional Campaign In India: The Lakme Fashion Week Puts Maurice Featured

The destination Mauritius was in the spotlight at the Lakme India Fashion Week, an event in partnership with the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA). At that time, the country is associated with the world of fashion with the help of Indian designer Ranna Gill. Through this initiative, the Office of Tourism hopes to attract mainly young Indian customers.

05 Sep 2013, business.mega.mu

Airport: The New Terminal, A Jewel Of Rs 9 billion

After three years of work, the new terminal at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (SSR) will be inaugurated on Friday and will be fully operational on the night of 11 to 12 September. Its construction required massive investment of around $ 305 million or Rs 9 billion.

04 Sep 2013, business.mega.mu

Short-Term Visas For China Eliminated

Now need visas to undertake short visits to China. An agreement was signed between China and Mauritius in this sense, Thursday, Aug. 29. Mauritius is the second African country after the Seychelles to benefit from such an agreement.

02 Sep 2013, business.mega.mu

The Big Upcoming Events: Show To ...

In a few months, summer will be here. Already the event boxes provide a whole range of activities for the greatest happiness of Mauritians. Focus on the big events.

28 Aug 2013, business.mega.mu

South Africa’s Tourism Market Holds Steady

After transitioning to a democracy in the 1990s, South Africa has become a tourism powerhouse, with one of the best infrastructures in the region.

24 Aug 2013, business.mega.mu