MAURITIUS TRAVEL NEWS

June 29, 2026

Now Maldives Outshines Thailand, Japan, Mauritius and more as UAE Travel Boom Drives Record International Bookings with Canada, Australia and United States Emerging as Fast-Growing Long-Haul Luxury Holiday Destinations

Maldives Outshines Thailand, Japan, Mauritius and more as UAE outbound travel demand accelerates sharply, driven by a powerful surge in international hotel bookings where luxury island escapes continue…

June 29, 2026

Mauritius Aligns With Sri Lanka, Maldives, Thailand and More in a Dramatic Tourism Boom Fuelled by Visa-Free Access Expansion, Luxury Travel Growth, and Surging International Visitor Demand Across Tropical Destinations

Mauritius aligns with Sri Lanka, Maldives, Thailand and more as tourism surges, driven by visa-free access, luxury demand and rising global travel flows.

June 27, 2026

Russia And Mauritius Travel Corridor Transformed As Ethiopian Airlines Builds New Addis Ababa Transit Bridge Connecting Eastern Europe With Indian Ocean Tourism Gateway In Major Aviation Expansion

Russia and Mauritius travel flows are being reshaped because Ethiopian Airlines is creating a new two-leg connectivity system via Addis Ababa, allowing passengers from Moscow to reach the…

June 27, 2026

Cape Town and Mauritius Gain New Tourism Momentum as Airlink Introduces Direct E195-E2 Flights, Expanding Indian Ocean Travel and Twin-Centre Holiday Opportunities

Airlink launches direct Cape Town–Mauritius flights from October 2026, boosting tourism, business travel and Indian Ocean connectivity.

June 27, 2026

Mauritius Bets on Air Mauritius as State Control Signals New Tourism Growth Strategy for the Indian Ocean Aviation Market

Mauritius confirms Air Mauritius will remain state-owned, reinforcing tourism connectivity and long-term aviation growth plans across the Indian Ocean.

June 27, 2026

Kenya Teams Up with South Africa, Morocco, Mauritius, Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Zimbabwe as Mastercard Launches Priceless Africa to Unlock Exclusive Curated Travel Experiences Across the Continent

Kenya joins South Africa, Morocco, Uganda and six other African destinations as Mastercard launches Priceless Africa with curated travel experiences and exclusive travel benefits

June 26, 2026

Mauritius Introduces Digital Pre-Travel Authorisation System Under 2026–2027 Budget, Launching e-Visa or ETA to Streamline Entry and Strengthen Border Security

Mauritius will introduce a digital e-Visa/ETA system under its 2026–2027 Budget to reduce queues, improve security and streamline arrivals

June 26, 2026

Air Mauritius Boosts Travel Links With London Gatwick as Mauritius Redefines Tourism Through Luxury, Wellness, Sports Travel and Regenerative Island Experience Expansion

Air Mauritius is reinforcing its UK–Mauritius travel corridor by expanding non-stop Gatwick services, a strategic move designed to support rising demand while repositioning the island as a premium,…

Africa Joins South Africa, Kenya, Morocco, Mauritius, Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe as Mastercard Expands Priceless Travel Experiences Across the Continent to Boost Tourism and Authentic Visitor Journeys

June 26, 2026

South Africa Joins Kenya, Morocco, Mauritius, Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe as Mastercard Expands Priceless Travel Experiences Across the Continent to Boost Tourism and Authentic Visitor Journeys

Mastercard launches Priceless Africa across South Africa, Kenya, Morocco, Mauritius, Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Zimbabwe with exclusive travel experiences

June 26, 2026

Air Mauritius and MTPA Launch Ambitious UK Growth Plan Focused on Daily Flights, Luxury Expansion, and Sustainable Island Tourism Transformation

Air Mauritius and the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) have rolled out a refreshed joint strategy designed to boost tourist arrivals from the United Kingdom while repositioning Mauritius…

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