Shipshape: Mauritius Tourism minister forecasts rise in cruise passengers from 2015
Italian cruise line Costa Croisières announced last week that it will resume its activities in the Indian Ocean region from January 12, 2015 with the arrival of the new neoClassica. Costa Cruise representative, Emilio Zunino, announced that four ships of neoClassica...
[Economy ExpertSpeak] Michael Sik Yuen: Closer ties with Emirates a big boost for Mauritius tourism
Mauritius Tourism minister Michael Sik Yuen continued his interview to AfricaMoney by elaborating on how a deepening relationship with Emirates was gradually resolving air connectivity woes. He also commented on the visibility of Mauritius in the Middle East, stating...
Vanilla Islands’ representatives meet at 2014 ITB Tourism Trade Fair
The Mauritius stand at the Internationale Tourismus Börse (ITB) Berlin, one of the most important tourism trade fairs globally, was recently privy to an important meeting between Vanilla Islands’ representatives. Pascal Viroleau, the CEO of the Vanilla Islands...
[Equal Opportunities Commission] Comment Michael Sik Yuen a été forcé à s’excuser
Michael Sik Yuen est un habitué des communiqués. Après en avoir régulièrement émis à l’intention de son ancien parti, le PMSD, le ministre du Tourisme s’est fendu d’une nouvelle missive ce mercredi. C’est quasiment sous la contrainte que Michael Sik Yuen a agi cette...
Mauritius star rises in China; wins multiple tourism awards
Mauritius will receive three awards in China after being ranked 9th in the “Top 10 Best Overseas City” and 2nd in the “Top 10 Island Destinations” for the year 2013, by the Ctrip group, leader in the travel and tourism industry in China, and “The Best Emerging Island...
Turkish Airlines to run 3-4 weekly Mauritius flights from October
Mauritius is likely to play host to increasing tourists from Turkey come October, with Turkish Airlines set to launch three to four weekly flights to connect Istanbul and Mauritius via Madagascar. Also, direct flights between Mauritius and Istanbul may not be far off,...