Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority News
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.
Anil K Gayan, minister of tourism, Mauritius
As Mauritius seeks to diversify away from luxury beach breaks, minister of tourism Anil K Gayan here tells Breaking Travel News what else is on offer in the Indian Ocean destination. Speaking at World Travel Market in London he also explains how important the UK is as a source market for the hospitality sector in the country.
Amrita Craig, marketer, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority
Taking home the title of Indian Ocean’s Leading Tourist Board, Amrita Craig, marketer with the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, speaks to Breaking Travel News during the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony in Durban.
Anil Kumarsingh Gayan, minister of tourism, Mauritius
As the country celebrates its 50th anniversary of independence from the UK, Breaking Travel News talks with Anil Kumarsingh Gayan, minister of tourism, Mauritius, about how the destination will leverage the event. With the inaugural International Tourism Conference also set to take place this year, it is an exciting time for the country.
Mauritius celebrates 50th anniversary of independence from UK
Mauritius celebrates its Independence Day every year on March 12th and this year carries extra significance as its marks the golden jubilee of the event. The tourism hotspot enjoys a public holiday to celebrate the anniversary of independence from Britain.
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.
Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority welcomes increase in British travellers
The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority has announced a six per cent increase in visitor arrivals from the UK market for 2017 when compared to the previous year. This significant growth has also resulted in the UK overtaking Reunion as Mauritius’ second biggest inbound market after France.
Saudi Arabia Airlines chief meets with Mauritius prime minister as flights launch
Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, director general of Saudi Arabia Airlines, has met with the prime minister of the Republic of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnauth, following the start of new commercial flights between the two countries.
British Airways steps up flights to Mauritius
The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority and British Airways have announced an increase in direct flights from the UK to the popular Indian Ocean destination. British Airways flights from London Gatwick will now include two additional departures per week, bringing the total to five, with departures on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.