Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority Conducts a Four city Roadshow
by Prashant Kapadia/NHN
MTPA India is conducting a four city Roadshow in New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Chennai and Mumbai from 30th August to 4th September 2018. The objective of the event is to acquaint Indian travel partners with the destination, and meet the hoteliers, DMCs and activity companies. Mr Arvind Bundhun, Director, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority said, ‘Mauritius is a heaven of peace besides being a rich melting pot and a glamourous destination. We excel in different niche: Golf, spas, hotellerie, gastronomy and above all a sense of hospitality. The objective of this roadshow is to promote Mauritius as a beyond the beach destination and this strategic platform will allow Indian partners to keep abreast of latest happenings in the Tourism Industry in Mauritius.
Mr Sanjay Sondhi, CEO, OM Tourism said “This Roadshow will serve as a great platform for the Indian tour operators to have a meaningful dialogue with the suppliers from Mauritius that include hotels, DMCs and activity companies. Mr Vivek Anand, Country Manager, MTPA India said, “The objective of the Roadshow is to update the travel fraternity and help them forge business ties with the Mauritius suppliers. He added “We have seen a year on year growth of 11% in Indian tourist arrivals over the last four years, taking the number to 86,000 in 2017. We are targeting 1,20,000 tourists by 2020. We expect a healthy growth in the MICE and Wedding segment and will be promoting Mauritius as a destination ‘Beyond the Beach’. More and more Indian travellers are planning to travel to the affordable luxury destination, Mauritius. We are consistently getting enquiries for Indian weddings. Producers are also keen to shoot Bollywood movies in Mauritius.”
Mr. Anand, while describing the tagline “Mauritius” said “Mauritius offers amazing activities for adventure lovers like sky diving, ziplining, quad biking, seakarting, submarine rides, helicopter tours, a once in a life time experience of walking with the lions and last but not least Fly like Iron Man n’ Dive like a Dolphin in the newly launched Flyboard in Mauritius.
Rum and tea tasting tours are also gaining popularity among the tourists. Those who are inclined towards sports can enjoy a game of Golf at one of the many championship level courses in Mauritius. Indians, while in Mauritius, can partake of long drives, shopping, night life, delicious cuisine or simply rejuvenate themselves at the world class spas. Mauritius is a perfect MICE destination. Besides its natural splendour, the island has all the key facilities required for organising successful meetings, conferences and events. Luxurious hotel accommodations and DMCs geared towards facilitating large Indian weddings have made Mauritius a popular wedding destination.”
About Mauritius: Mauritius is a sparkling crystal in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. “Mauritius” is apt to describe the unique and spectacular island, as it is an oasis of peace and tranquillity and promises an exclusive holiday to everyone, be it newlyweds, families, individual travellers or large corporate groups. The warm Mauritian welcome, the safe beaches and gentle seas make the destination a great place for a family getaway. There are lots of thrilling activities in Mauritius for you at every turn like kite-surfing, deep-sea fishing, skydive, trekking, paragliding, scuba diving, sky diving, sea-karting, submarine drive, riding cruiser bikes, helicopter & seaplane trips. You can enjoy dolphin watch, a lunch or dinner on a private island,
cruise on a private catamaran or yatch.
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