https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/mauritius tourism/ Mauritius Tourism News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:17:12+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mauritius-at-your-own-pace-veranda-resorts-introduces-new-programme-five-fa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mauritius-at-your-own-pace-veranda-resorts-introduces-new-programme-five-fa/ Veranda Resorts invites visitors to discover the ‘Five Faces of Mauritius’ in a multi-stay holiday designed to show five key aspects of the island- its beaches, culture, food, scenery and adventure, with partner Mercury Holidays. Aligned with the rising trend for ‘slow travel’ and travellers wanting to spend more time in long haul destinations for sustainable reasons, guests’ can travel at their own pace spending as long or as little time in each location, enabling them to immerse themselves completely in the destination. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:09:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oneonly-le-saint-geran-reveals-a-brand-new-guerlain-spa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oneonly-le-saint-geran-reveals-a-brand-new-guerlain-spa/ The first Guerlain Spa in Mauritius combines outstanding French beauty expertise with the serene and natural spirit of the island Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:16:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/south-african-airways-saa-has-increased-its-number-of-flights-to-mauritius/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/south-african-airways-saa-has-increased-its-number-of-flights-to-mauritius/ South African Airways (SAA) has increased its number of flights to Mauritius to meet the growing demand from travellers between South Africa and the tropical island destination. Mon, 05 Aug 2024 07:43:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/itb-berlin-2024-arvind-bundhun-director-mauritius-tourism-promotion-authori/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/itb-berlin-2024-arvind-bundhun-director-mauritius-tourism-promotion-authori/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:23:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mauritius-further-eases-covid-restrictions-as-tourism-demand-increases/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mauritius-further-eases-covid-restrictions-as-tourism-demand-increases/ The Republic of Mauritius has announced a further easing of Covid restrictions in response to its successful vaccination campaign and resultant low infection rate. From Friday July 1st, the requirement for facemasks will be relaxed. However, it will be mandatory to wear facemasks in public areas such as hospitals, port, airport and public transport. Moreover, upon arrival tests for vaccinated and unvaccinated passengers have been waived. Thu, 30 Jun 2022 13:43:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-reaffirms-partnership-with-mauritius/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-reaffirms-partnership-with-mauritius/ Emirates has reaffirmed its partnership with Mauritius by signing a MoU with Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority to promote tourism to Mauritius from key markets across the Emirates network. Fri, 13 May 2022 12:10:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mauritius-to-loosen-covid-19-testing-requirements/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mauritius-to-loosen-covid-19-testing-requirements/ Mauritius has relaxed its Covid-19 travel entry rules for international visitors as the global tourism market continues to recover from the pandemic. Mon, 14 Mar 2022 10:00:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mauritius-on-track-for-full-tourism-reopening-in-october/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mauritius-on-track-for-full-tourism-reopening-in-october/ Mauritius is looking forward to the full reopening of its borders on October 1st, when vaccinated international travellers will be welcomed in without restrictions. Mon, 16 Aug 2021 07:32:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mauritius-to-require-quarantine-for-non-vaccinated-travellers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mauritius-to-require-quarantine-for-non-vaccinated-travellers/ Mauritius will allow international travellers without Covid-19 vaccinations to enter the country, subject to undertaking a mandatory 14-day in hotel room quarantine. Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:41:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mauritius-to-begin-phased-reopening-next-month/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mauritius-to-begin-phased-reopening-next-month/ Mauritius will reopen to international travellers from July 15th. The island will be opening in phases during 2021 and the first will enable vaccinated travellers to enjoy a resort holiday. Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:18:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/goetsch-takes-up-leadership-of-oneonly-le-saint-geran/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/goetsch-takes-up-leadership-of-oneonly-le-saint-geran/ One&Only Resorts has announced that Roman Goetsch has joined the company as the new general manager of One&Only Le Saint Géran in Mauritius. Tue, 27 Oct 2020 04:31:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-arvind-bundhun-director-mauritius-tourism-pr/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-arvind-bundhun-director-mauritius-tourism-pr/ The paradise island of Mauritius has been taking a cautious approach to the reanimation of the tourism sector in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak. Here Arvind Bundhun, director of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, explains how he expects the strategy to reap long-term benefits Tue, 07 Jul 2020 09:32:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eynaud-appointed-chief-executive-with-sun-resorts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eynaud-appointed-chief-executive-with-sun-resorts/ Headquartered in Mauritius, with over three decades of hospitality experience, Sun Resorts owns and manages five unrivalled resorts in two of the world’s most coveted holiday destinations in the Indian Ocean: Mauritius and the Maldives. Thu, 22 Aug 2019 13:08:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/maradiva-villas-resort-spa-welcomes-star-studded-french-delegation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/maradiva-villas-resort-spa-welcomes-star-studded-french-delegation/ Invited to attend the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony in Mauritius, French actors and producers Bruno Solo, Pascal Elbé, Michel Boujenah, Pierre Rochefort and actress Nicole Garcia were welcomed to Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa. Tue, 11 Jun 2019 15:17:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-mauritius/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-mauritius/ Visiting Mauritius for the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony, Breaking Travel News editor, Chris O’Toole, here takes a flying tour of the island to see what is on offer to luxury travellers from around the world Mon, 10 Jun 2019 02:38:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/maradiva-villas-resort-takes-top-world-travel-awards-title/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/maradiva-villas-resort-takes-top-world-travel-awards-title/ Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa has been awarded as the title of Indian Ocean’s Leading Luxury Villa Resort at the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony. World Travel Awards was established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry. Sun, 02 Jun 2019 06:08:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-reveals-africa-and-indian-ocean-winners-in-mauritius/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-reveals-africa-and-indian-ocean-winners-in-mauritius/ The finest travel brands in Africa and the Indian Ocean have been unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in Mauritius. The elite of the travel industry assembled for the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony at Sugar Beach – A Sun Resort to find out who among them would be crowned best of the best. Sun, 02 Jun 2019 04:30:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/nicolas-de-chalain-general-manager-sugar-beach-a-sun-resort/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/nicolas-de-chalain-general-manager-sugar-beach-a-sun-resort/ As the luxury property in Mauritius prepares to welcome the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2019, Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole chats with Nicolas de Chalain, general manager of Sugar Beach – A Sun Resort. Sat, 01 Jun 2019 12:04:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/radisson-hotel-group-seeks-to-double-indian-ocean-footprint/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/radisson-hotel-group-seeks-to-double-indian-ocean-footprint/ Radisson Hotel Group has identified the Indian Ocean as a key market in its African development strategy and plans to double its hotel and resort portfolio in the region by 2022. Thu, 30 May 2019 08:07:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/anil-kumarsingh-gayan-minister-of-tourism-mauritius1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/anil-kumarsingh-gayan-minister-of-tourism-mauritius1/ With the paradise island recognised with the title of World’s Most Romantic Destination by voters at the World Travel Awards, Anil Kumarsingh Gayan, minister of tourism for Mauritius, tells Breaking Travel News what the honour means to him. Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:28:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jacob-appointed-head-chef-at-st.-regis-mauritius/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jacob-appointed-head-chef-at-st.-regis-mauritius/ The St. Regis Mauritius Resort has announced the appointment of Mauritian native Didier Jacob as its new executive chef. Tue, 07 Aug 2018 09:09:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tamarin-hotel-mauritius-closes-for-refurbishment/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tamarin-hotel-mauritius-closes-for-refurbishment/ Veranda’s Tamarin Hotel on Tamarin Bay in Mauritius has closed to undergo an extensive six-month renovation, opening again in October 2018. Wed, 16 May 2018 06:53:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-arrivals-drive-tourism-sector-in-mauritius/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-arrivals-drive-tourism-sector-in-mauritius/ The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority has announced a nine per cent increase in visitor arrivals from the UK market for the first quarter of 2018. Mon, 16 Apr 2018 06:09:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/long-beach-mauritius-to-welcome-skin-care-pioneer-su-man/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/long-beach-mauritius-to-welcome-skin-care-pioneer-su-man/ Su-Man, the award-winning, internationally acclaimed facialist-turned-skin care pioneer, will be creating a holistic beauty retreat at Long Beach Mauritius. Tue, 03 Apr 2018 08:27:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mauritius-to-welcome-international-tourism-conference/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mauritius-to-welcome-international-tourism-conference/ Mauritius will welcome the inaugural International Tourism Conference in this year. The event will take place from May 23rd-24th at the Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre. Thu, 08 Mar 2018 08:49:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/heritage-le-telfair-golf-wellness-resort-debuts-in-mauritius/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/heritage-le-telfair-golf-wellness-resort-debuts-in-mauritius/ Heritage Le Telfair in Mauritius has undergone a three-month renovation and re-opened as Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort. The member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World re-launched as a tropical island escape with freshly redesigned and redecorated rooms, suites and common areas. Thu, 23 Nov 2017 08:56:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hecker-to-lead-shangri-la-le-touessrok-resort-spa-mauritius/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hecker-to-lead-shangri-la-le-touessrok-resort-spa-mauritius/ Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Mauritius, has appointed Gerhard Hecker to the role of general manager. Having joined the property this month, Hecker is set to continue to establish the resort as one of the leading hotels in the Indian Ocean, following its extensive relaunch in November 2015. Thu, 19 Oct 2017 09:17:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabian-airlines-to-launch-new-flights-to-mauritius/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabian-airlines-to-launch-new-flights-to-mauritius/ Saudi Arabian Airlines will begin scheduled flights between Riyadh and Jeddah to the Republic of Mauritius from September 14th. Mauritius is the third new route for the airline this year and 87th destination overall. Mon, 07 Aug 2017 08:17:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/kevin-ramkaloan-director-mauritius-tourism-promotion-authority/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/kevin-ramkaloan-director-mauritius-tourism-promotion-authority/ With Mauritius scooping the title of Indian Ocean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination at the World Travel Awards, Kevin Ramkaloan, director of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, chats to Breaking Travel News about how it feels to have been honoured by the organisation. Mon, 17 Jul 2017 13:16:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/serenity-to-begin-shooting-in-mauritius/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/serenity-to-begin-shooting-in-mauritius/ Mauritius has reached a new landmark in its history, with the arrival of the first Hollywood movie, Serenity, which is being shot in the country. The event, hosted by the board of investment, was held at Maradiva. Sat, 15 Jul 2017 10:35:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avani-hotels-to-debut-new-mauritius-property-in-2021/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avani-hotels-to-debut-new-mauritius-property-in-2021/ Avani Hotels & Resorts has begun development of its first hotel in Mauritius - located along a stretch of the island’s unspoilt south coast. Tue, 11 Jul 2017 09:53:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/san-nicolas-to-lead-st-regis-mauritius-resort/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/san-nicolas-to-lead-st-regis-mauritius-resort/ The St Regis Mauritius Resort has announced the appointment of Estuardo De San Nicolas as resort manager. In his new role San Nicolas will oversee the management and operations of the 172-room luxury resort which is situated on the south-westerly tip of the island, Le Morne Peninsula, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Sat, 17 Jun 2017 04:59:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/maradiva-villas-resort-spa-welcomes-latest-carl-f.-bucherer-collection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/maradiva-villas-resort-spa-welcomes-latest-carl-f.-bucherer-collection/ Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa has marked the unveiling of Carl F. Bucherer’s new collection of timepieces. The event was held in the presence of Sascha Moeri, chief executive of Carl F. Bucherer, Sanjiv Ramdanee, chief executive of Maradiva and SKR Luxury, and a host of VIPs guests. Mon, 17 Apr 2017 12:38:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/xavier-luc-duval-minister-of-tourism-mauritius/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/xavier-luc-duval-minister-of-tourism-mauritius/ The Honourable Xavier Luc Duval, Minister of Tourism, Mauritius talks to Breaking Travel News at ITB 2015. Fri, 06 Mar 2015 16:58:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/maritim-hotels-opens-second-property-in-mauritius/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/maritim-hotels-opens-second-property-in-mauritius/ Maritim Hotels is reinforcing its presence in Mauritius with the opening of a second hotel on the popular tropical island. Complementing its award winning five-star Maritim Hotel Mauritius at Turtle Bay in the north-west, the new four-star Maritim Crystals Beach Hotel will be located on the east coast of the island in the attractive setting of Belle Mare on a half mile stretch of sandy beach. Thu, 18 Sep 2014 11:47:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-returns-to-profitability-after-route-overhaul/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-returns-to-profitability-after-route-overhaul/ Air Mauritius has returned to the black, with the national carrier of the Indian Island destination reporting €8.6 million in net profit for the year to March 31st earlier. This compares to a pre-tax loss of €2.3 for the previous financial year. Tue, 17 Jun 2014 11:33:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/dr.-karl-mootoosamy-director-mauritius-tourist-promotion-authority1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/dr.-karl-mootoosamy-director-mauritius-tourist-promotion-authority1/ Dr. Karl Mootoosamy, director, Mauritius Tourist Promotion Authority, talks to Breaking Travel News on Day 2, at ITB 2014. Thu, 06 Mar 2014 17:02:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/dr-a.-karl-mootoosamy-director-mauritius-tourism-authority-wtm-2012/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/dr-a.-karl-mootoosamy-director-mauritius-tourism-authority-wtm-2012/ Dr A. Karl Mootoosamy talks to Breaking Travel News at the World Travel Market 2012. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 09:36:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seychelles-and-mauritius-encourage-cooperation-efforts-in-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seychelles-and-mauritius-encourage-cooperation-efforts-in-tourism/ The first Mauritian Ambassador to be accredited in Seychelles, Mrs. Marie-France Roussety, confirmed that she would be following closely the dossier for improving aviation connectivity between Seychelles and Mauritius. Mon, 08 Oct 2012 05:30:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mauritius-launches-its-shopping-fiesta/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mauritius-launches-its-shopping-fiesta/ Last Friday evening, Michael Sik Yuen, the Mauritian Minister responsible for Tourism, officially declared open the First Edition of the Mauritius Shopping Fiesta, the event that today claims that Mauritius offers goods at cheaper prices than Dubai and Shanghai, in the presence of HE Jean Luc Duval, the Deputy Prime Minister of Mauritius, Minister Alain St.Ange from the Seychelles, and Mauritius Ministers Von Mally and Aimee. Wed, 04 Jul 2012 02:30:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mauritius-puts-end-to-copy-cat-carnival-claims/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mauritius-puts-end-to-copy-cat-carnival-claims/ The Mauritius Tourism Promotional Authority (MTPA) has made the move to put an end to the claim of the “copy cat” action of the annual carnival in the Seychelles, which was co-hosted in March this year by the Vanilla Islands of the Seychelles and La Reunion. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 23:30:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mauritius-press-records-visit-by-seychelles-minister-st.ange/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mauritius-press-records-visit-by-seychelles-minister-st.ange/ The last working visit to Mauritius by Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture, saw him at his best giving many interviews, press conferences, and photo opportunities to the Mauritius press. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:30:57 +0000