The MTPA and COR have organized for the benefit of the DMC and tour operators in Mauritius two days of training, 18 and 19 January, for more familiar with these products and identify niche "packages" appropriate. Summertime, White Sand Tours, Mauritours, Mautourco, Solis, Concorde, Connections and the ATO were present at both sessions.
MTPA Tomorrow, COR and tourism professionals will discover the main places of worship Port-Louis, the capital of Mauritius. The places to be visited are St Louis Cathedral, the Aqsa mosque, the Arya Sabha Centre, the Vishnu Mandir Kchetre the Shee Poo Tee RMAP, the Bahai Centre, the Cathedral of St. James Presbyterian Church of St. John Kaylasson and the temple.
During the signing of the agreement between the MTPA and COR last November, Robert Desvaux, Chairman of the MTPA had expressed the intention of his organization to upgrade the religious heritage in Mauritius. "The MTPA is committed to supporting religious representatives in their work for Spiritual Tourism in Mauritius.
"We will now focus on the dialogue between religious leaders and MTPA. We are proud to now upgrade the religious heritage in Mauritius through the exchange. It is a form of recognition we give to many religious leaders for their work over the years. The website now MTPA promote places of worship as places of interest to visit in Mauritius, "he declared.
Religious tourism: soaring destinations
Religious pilgrimage and activities are becoming increasingly popular with tourists around the world. Religious tourism is more dynamic and is growing in the industry, not very far behind the adventure tourism according to experts. This trend in development is attracting more and more travel agencies and many have already started special packages for this clientele