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.

Mauritius has relaxed its Covid-19 travel entry rules for international visitors as the global tourism market continues to recover from the pandemic.

Mauritius will allow international travellers without Covid-19 vaccinations to enter the country, subject to undertaking a mandatory 14-day in hotel room quarantine.

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.

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.

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