Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority News

New tourism promotion campaign for Mauritius
The campaign aims at restoring the image of Mauritius as a prime destination in the wake of the announcement of a phased reopening of the borders.

Fears grow Mauritius oil spill could permanently damage environment
Prime minister, Pravind Jugnauth, has warned the MV Wakashio, which is carrying around 4,000 tonnes of fuel oil, could break in two and cause untold ecological damage.

Breaking Travel News interview: Arvind Bundhun, director, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority
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

Mauritius outlines enhanced hygiene protocols for tourism sector
The Tourism Authority of Mauritius has released a new set of guidelines outlining sanitary measures for the resumption of activities in the tourism sector.

Mauritius books visibility with new campaign
The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority has released a new campaign entitled #MauritiusUnwavering to showcase the destination’s natural beauty and stunning landscapes during a time when the whole world has been forced to pause.

Bundhun calls for solidarity among Mauritian tourism industry
Director of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, Arvind Bundhun, has released an official statement on behalf of the organisation to express his gratitude and continued support of its tourism partners in the country.

Mauritius to welcome prestigious polo tournament this summer
Mauritius is set to host a prestigious polo match later in the year following the signing of a new partnership. The news was announced at the annual Snow Polo World Cup, hosted each year in St. Moritz.

Lesjongard appointed Mauritius minister of tourism
Georges Pierre Lesjongard has been sworn in as the new minister of tourism of Mauritius. He takes his seat in the cabinet under the new government of Pravind Jugnauth, elected earlier this month.

Mauritius prepares to welcome World Travel Awards for first time
Mauritius is making final preparations as it steps up to host the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony. Leading travel industry figureheads from across Africa and the Indian Ocean will arrive to attend the event on June 1st.

Anil Gyan, minister of tourism, Mauritius
With the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony set to visit the destination for the first time next month, Anil Gyan, minister of tourism for Mauritius, here tells us about his ambitions for the event. Speaking in Dubai at Arabian Travel Market, he also shares that the people of Mauritius are the secret to its tourism success.

World Travel Awards headed to Mauritius for Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony
The leading travel industry figureheads and decision-makers from Africa and the Indian Ocean will attend what will mark World Travel Awards’ inaugural visit to the paradise island.

Anil Gyan, minister of tourism, Mauritius
Mauritius minister of tourism, Anil Gyan, is joined by World Travel Awards founder, Graham Cooke, to reveal the host hotel for the upcoming Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony during ITB Berlin.