Tourism Sector: 169 Companies Taken in Contravention

During the first six months of the year, the agency has taken in contravention of several hotels that do not follow the rules. The 'leisure crafts' merchants beach, skippers, nightclubs and all those who hold a license issued by the TA have not been secure.

The agency wants at all costs those companies that cater to tourists and Mauritians as well as meet the standards. BP conducted 478 inspections across the country, taken in contravention 169 companies, issued 78 warning letters and suspended the license of four operators. In addition, it did not renew the license of two operators and issued a 'provisional closing order' against an institution.

A source close to the matter said to Le Matinal that all those who have a license from the TA are governed by law. "There is a standard they must follow and we must ensure that the rules are followed. Within the TA, our main objective is to preserve the Mauritian destination. We have to show tourists that our island is a safe destination, "says our interlocutor.

The officers of the TA, in collaboration with the police, may be inspected visually and, if they see an offense, stand minutes.

On bungalows and hotels, very often the photos that are submitted online when booking does not correspond to reality.

The organization also keeping watch for restaurants comply with health standards, health, safety and parking regulations, among others. To ensure that everything is done according to the law, the TA often makes unannounced visits, everywhere across the island to punish ceuxqui do not operate according to the rules.