PROJECT UPDATE

The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasised the importance of health and safety practices in international travel and tourism. As countries around the world reopen borders, international tourists are prioritising health, safety and security when deciding their post-pandemic holiday destinations. As part of the objectives of the Tourism Authority, the safety and security at touristic sites, encompassing…

SMEs are widely recognised as the backbone of our economy. It is increasingly acknowledged that they are also vital players in the transition to a new economy that is low-carbon, circular and inclusive. Everyone should be trying to do their bit to reduce their impact on the environment. For businesses, this is especially important as…

MTPA is hosting a series of roadshow in Germany; an opportunity for local players to present their products and services, to attract more international tourists and to further boost the economy for a strong rebound in the tourism industry. This time around, the roadshow will kick off from 4th to 8th July 2022 across Deutschland,…

The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasised the importance of health and safety practices in international travel and tourism. As countries around the world reopen borders, international tourist are prioritising health and safety when deciding their post-pandemic holiday destinations. We believe that stakeholders in the tourism industry need to work collaboratively to promote Mauritius as a safe…

Investing in training and capacity building in sustainability-related areas is an important consideration for tourism organisations, not just to improve their sustainability practices, but also to stay competitive. Since November 2019, the programme “Professionalisation of the Rodrigues Tourism Industry through the training of the Local Tourism Operators” was launched with the support of the Tourism…

This Guidebook is a result of a four-year collaborative work between Sustainable Island Mauritius (SIM) and our partner Collaborating Centre on Sustainable Consumption and Production (CSCP), triggering the process of moving towards sustainable tourism in 2018. It introduced a new and innovative way of looking at sustainability to different target groups. It invited tourism actors…

One of the objectives of Sustainable Island Mauritius is to assist tourism Operators in incorporating sustainability criteria into their daily operations in view of reaching a Green Destination status. We have been encouraging such transitions through capacity building, workshops, one to one coaching and several visibility actions for sensitisation of the actors of tourism and…

Tourism is one of the key pillars of the blue economy and plays a key role in the preservation of the oceans. As part of the recovery journey, the regeneration of coastal and marine ecosystems for resilience is of utmost importance. Since 2020, over 500 tourism operators have been trained by REEF Conservation Society on…

International visitors coming to Mauritius seek new and authentic experiences. As Mauritian’s ambassadors and storytellers, tourist drivers provide a window into the island’s rich heritage and culture. With the re-opening of borders last year, it was imperative to re-introduce the training programme supported by VATEL Mauritius in February and March 2022, focusing on tourist drivers…

11th April 2022 – We are pleased to announce that the Sustainable Island Mauritius, project piloted by the Tourism Authority since 2018, is the proud recipient of the Silver Distinction at the WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards in the category “Destinations Building Back Better Post-COVID”. This award is a recognition of the years of work…