The Association des Hôtels de Charme (AHC) members say they are not concerned about the low tourism season
13 years, 1 month ago
European tourists account for about two-thirds of arrivals. During February 2011, some 77,390 tourists visited the island compared to 72,366 in February 2010
World in Paris hosted 101120 visitors in 2010. It is the largest consumer travel show in France
For this trend to continue, the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority has been re-structured with offices dedicated to various destinations and an office specifically for the SME sector
"We had about six bookings for Mauritius till the earthquake hit Japan. Now four groups have opted out..."
The two-year agreement, which was signed at ITB Berlin 2011
With a growth target of 7.9% reported in the German market should play a crucial role in the health tourism in Mauritius this year. The 45th edition of the indispensable ITB, which opens today in Berlin, should provide the first answers.
Despite dropping 13 places in the rankings (53rd overall place) since the last assessment, Mauritius is ranked 1st out of all countries for the overall prioritization of the sector, with high government spending on the tourism industry (ranked 3rd)
Sun Resorts Mauritius will open another hotel but not the last
The number may increase to 15000. Mauritius has set itself a target of attracting 100000 foreign patients by 2020
2011 expected to be difficult
13 years, 2 months ago
Tourist receipts for 2010 increased by 10.5 percent to 39.45 billion rupees compared to 35.69 billion rupees in 2009
MTPA took a part in the trade and consumer travel show started on Thursday in Milan
According to the last statistical bulletin, 101,887 tourists visited Mauritius in January