Mauritius welcomes more than 80,000 tourists since reopening
Since the reopening of Mauritius’ borders to fully vaccinated visitors on October 1, it has safely welcomed over 80,000 tourists.
Bookings through to year end suggest a targeted average growth of 25% in arrivals, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority says.
The reopening was only possible by the country’s exceptional vaccination programme, it added.
Currently, vaccinations for 15 to 18-year-olds is underway and close to 85% of the adult population in Mauritius is already double jabbed.
"We continue to prioritise the health of our population, and our staggered reopening was part of this carefully planned policy. Since the reopening of our borders on the 1 October, we have safely welcomed over 80,000 travellers to date, and look forward to welcoming many more."
"To that effect, next week Mauritius will be hosting a familiarisation trip, with tour operators from France, UK, Germany, Austria, Italy, Russia, Switzerland, India, Reunion, South Africa, and Kenya who will come to discover more of our beautiful country."
The health authorities remain confident in their ability to safely manage the recent increase in infection rates.
Protocols throughout the hospitality industry remain at very highest standards, and visitors can book holidays to Mauritius with a high degree of confidence, the MTPA said.
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