Tourism Mauritius

Green, Eco and Cultural Tourism

The mesmerising South West and the south act as a permanent magnet to tourists, visitors and holiday makers because of the many highlights that deck up the whole area with trees, forests, mountains, hills and gorgeous sandy beaches and the vast expanse of the azure blue ,deep blue and emerald water.

15 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

Risks, Rewards in Global Hotel Deal Making

NEW YORK—While such expansion can be fraught with pitfalls, hotel owners need to think global when it comes to making deals, panelists said Tuesday during a general session at the New York University International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference.

12 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

Hotels in Red Zone: Tracks for a New Life

Bookings are down. Tourist arrivals from Europe do not bode well. The hotel grind black. How to boost the sector? Various experts in this field we speak ...

05 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

Mauritius MICE Destination: Niche to Exploit

Business tourism refers to travel for business purposes. It stimulates economic activity from conventional tourism components such as transport, accommodation and catering. Business tourism represents about 20% of global tourism and Mauritius is well positioned to promote MICE niche.

05 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

Tourism, Mauritius: New "Maldives"

Mauritius could be "the new Maldives", while they see sales stall. These are the 'All-inclusive' high quality as well as the opportunity to stay combined with Dubai and other cities in the world that could boost demand.

05 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

Tourism: Operators Conquer the South Korean Market

Mauritian tourism operators were out in force this week at Hana Tour International Travel Show, held in Seoul, South Korea. MTPA and Air Mauritius, also present at the tourism fair, took the opportunity to organize a workshop for the tour operators and travel agents Korean Monday, May 27 and which was attended by thirty operators, including FIT Club, Hana Tour, Sport Tourism, Lotte tower, GB Ocean.

03 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

13 Things You Didn’t Know About Online Travel Sites

Before planning a trip at your go-to travel site, make sure you get the best deals with these expert tips.

24 May 2013, business.mega.mu

Construction and Tourism Declining

Economic forecasts for the construction industry and tourism are scarcely reassuring this year. Forecasts of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry are unfavourable for both sectors, like those of the last report 'MCB Focus'.

23 May 2013, business.mega.mu

Tourism 2013: One Million Arrivals

According to Statistics Mauritius, 990,000 tourists expected, an increase of 2.5% compared to 2012

21 May 2013, business.mega.mu

Tourism: Duval Proposes Moratorium on Hotels Construction

Weak tourism growth recorded in the first quarter of 2013 reacted Minister of Finance and Economic Development Xavier-Luc Duval. The latter, in a statement to Mauritius, proposes a moratorium on the construction of new hotels, pending a recovery in tourist arrivals. As discussed, he said, with the Minister of Lands.

20 May 2013, business.mega.mu

NMH / SUN Resorts: Market Conditions Binding

Two of the largest hotel groups in Mauritius, New Mauritius Hotels and Resorts Sun, saw their net profits fall back to the first quarter of this year as the Constance Hotels group was able to achieve increased profits over the same period.

16 May 2013, business.mega.mu

Tourism: Chinese Operators Threaten to Stop Selling Mauritius

The strategy of the destination Mauritius could overturn the Chinese market. Mauritius is becoming a destination 'Low-end' / 'low-cost'. It is revealed that several Chinese travel agents and tour operators based in Shanghai and working to develop the destination on the Chinese market, including Shanghai Business International Travel Service Co Ltd, Shanghai Spring International Travel Service Co Ltd, among others.

15 May 2013, business.mega.mu

Middle East Attractive for Mixed-Use Projects

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—Mixed-use development opportunities in the Middle East are transforming the evolving hotel landscape, said hospitality experts at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference.

15 May 2013, business.mega.mu

Business Travel: 6 Gadgets That Make Life Easier

Check out a slew of new gadgets that will help you streamline packing, stay connected, and regain some of your sanity on your next business trip.

11 May 2013, business.mega.mu

Airfare: Indian Ocean Region 425% More Expensive than Europe

Regional prices of airline tickets are more than 425% higher than their counterparts in Europe, some tickets are even six times more expensive than European rates. And airfares for Indian Ocean region are more than double (in some cases three times) the rate of the Caribbean.

08 May 2013, business.mega.mu

Training E-Business Tourism in June with Thinkbox

This is a training tourism professionals should not miss. From 3 to 7 June, Thinkbox Vanessa Bechard organized in partnership with ESCAET, training in e-business tourism.

26 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

Tourism: 60 operators Pinned by the Tourism Authority

The Tourism Authority before the grain so that the image of our destination is preserved.

20 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

Aménagements Au Trou-Aux-Cerfs : Nouvelles Propositions Avec un Cachet Touristique

De nouvelles propositions pour des travaux d’embellissement au Trou-aux-Cerfs comprenant également un volet touristique ont été formulées par Kritanand Beeharry, conseiller PTr de Curepipe.

20 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

Hospitality: Overcapacity "Unsustainable"

The price war, a hotel overcapacity crisis in the euro zone, a decrease of arrivals of European tourists ... These factors have contributed to affect the profits of operators. Result: companies are under administration, others are looking for buyers.

18 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

Michael Sik Yuen Announced the End of Mauritius Shopping Fiesta

The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) and the Ministry of Tourism wanted to make it an annual tourist event. But Tourism Minister explained that there will be no response to the first edition held in 2012.

17 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu