Michael Sik Yuen Announced the End of Mauritius Shopping Fiesta
11 years ago - April 17, 2013
The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) and the Ministry of Tourism wanted to make it an annual tourist event. But Tourism Minister explained that there will be no response to the first edition held in 2012.
" It takes too much organization . " This is the response of the Minister of Tourism, Michael Sik Yuen, a Parliamentary Question of Kavy Ramano, the National Assembly, Tuesday, April 16. The Minister however maintained that the initiative had been very positive impact, " especially in terms of visibility . "
Kavi Ramano also wanted to know what happens to the Mauritian Shopping Fiesta Lottery , whose circulation was sent on two occasions. Initially planned for December, has been postponed to May 31. Response Michael Sik Yuen: This lottery has cost about Rs 14 million to the Department. So far, the MTPA has sold only 2,000 of the 8,000 tickets have been sold, he added.
