Mauritius Tourism News
Anil Kumarsingh Gayan, minister of tourism, Mauritius
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.