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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.
Estuardo De 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.
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.
Xavier Luc Duval, Minister of Tourism, Mauritius
The Honourable Xavier Luc Duval, Minister of Tourism, Mauritius talks to Breaking Travel News at ITB 2015.
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.
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.