Notice to applicants/licensees
The Tourism Authority wishes to draw the attention of applicants and licensees that it is an offence under Section 125 of the Tourism Authority Act to make a statement or to provide any information which they know to be false or misleading when submitting an application for the grant/renewal of a Tourist Accommodation Certificate, Tourist […]
Communiqué – Job Vacancies
The Tourism Authority is a corporate body set up by the Tourism Authority Act 2006 to license, regulate and supervise activities related to the tourism and hospitality industry in Mauritius. Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the following posts on permanent and pensionable establishment: 1. Accounts Clerk 2. Clerk /Word Processing Operator View Jobs […]
The Sustainable Tourism Mauritius Awards 2023 is back for its second edition!
The Tourism Authority is pleased to present its new edition of the Sustainable Tourism Mauritius Awards 2023 with the commitment to promote good sustainable practices in the Tourism Industry. This second edition will honour organisations and/or individuals in Mauritius and Rodrigues for their outstanding work in reducing their carbon footprint in 2022 to date, and […]
Mauritius wins TWO of the six Gold Awards in competition at the WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards 2023
4th April 2023 – Big win for the Tourism Authority through its project Sustainable Island Mauritius (SIM), which was awarded top honours in two distinct categories; Best for Local Sourcing, Craft and Food and Addressing Climate Change , at the WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards 2023 held in Cape Town, South Africa.
Safety and Security at Sea
Safety and security are crucial for both tourists and Mauritians for the sound development of the tourism industry. The Tourism Authority wishes to draw the attention of the public in general, and pleasure craft operators and skippers in particular, that, at all times, they should strictly comply with all applicable safety and security measures at […]
Communique- Renting of Tourist Accommodation
The Tourism Authority hereby draws the attention of the public that owners of bungalows/villas/campements /guesthouses /tourist residences /pensionnats/apartments which are being made available for rent for a period of less than 12 months, should be in possession of a valid Tourist Enterprise Licence delivered by the Tourism Authority in order to operate as Tourist Residence […]
Communiqué- Restaurant
La Tourism Authority tient à rappeler que seules les personnes vaccinées peuvent avoir accès aux restaurants. Le port du masque est obligatoire pour les employés. Une distance de 2 mètres entre les tables et une bonne aération doivent être respectées. La Direction 19 novembre 2021
Communique Ministry of Blue Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Shipping
Recently, the Ministry of Blue Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Shipping has been apprised that tourism operators are carrying commercial/economic sea turtle related activities in the lagoon of Trou aux Biches comprising sea turtle watching, swimming and feeding. Following a visual assessment by the scientific/technical cadre of the Albion Fisheries Research Centre, it was observed […]
Communiqué de la Tourism Authority
La Tourism Authority tient à rappeler aux opérateurs touristiques(hormis les détenteurs de licences de bateaux privés) qu’ils ont été exemptés du paiement de leurs licences pour une durée de deux ans à partir du 19 mars 2020. Cependant, la procédure pour le renouvellement de la licence doit impérativement être effectuée à l’expiration de celle-ci. Toutefois,tous […]
Communiqué – Control of Crown Of Thorns Starfish by Reef Conservation
The Ministry of Tourism is working in collaboration with Reef Conservation for the control of population outbreaks of Crown of Thorns (COTs) Starfish with a view to protecting corals especially at main diving sites. Reef Conservation has started the control exercise of the COTs at the following dive sites: · Pointe d’Esny (3 sites) · […]