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Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority

The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) is a parastatal organisation established in 1996 by the MTPA Act. It is administered by a Board of Directors and operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Tourism and Leisure.

Objectives of the Authority

The objectives of the MTPA are to promote Mauritius abroad as a tourist destination by:

• Conducting advertising campaigns and participating in tourism fairs.
• Organising, in collaboration with the local tourism industry, promotional campaigns and activities in Mauritius and abroad.
• To provide information to tourists on facilities, infrastructures and services available to them in Mauritius.
• To initiate such action as may be necessary to promote cooperation with other tourism agencies.
• To conduct research into market trends and market opportunities and disseminate such information and other relevant statistical data on Mauritius.
• To advise the Minister on all matters relating to the promotion of tourism.

Our Mission

To increase the visibility of Mauritius as a prime holiday and up-market destination.

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Mauritius tourism promotion authority (mtpa).

Tel: +230 2031900 Fax: +230 212 5142 Website: mymauritius.travel Email: [email protected] Address: 4-5th Floor, Victoria House St Louis Street 11302 Port Louis Republic of Mauritius

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Mauritius To Open New Cruise Terminal in November

• August 31, 2023

The Mauritius Port Authority is getting ready to open a new cruise terminal at Port Louis Harbor in November 2023.

An important homeport and port of call in the Indian Ocean, the country has been building up its cruise infrastructure over the past decades, said the Acting Director-General of Mauritius Port Authority Shakeel Goburdhone.

“With the objective to promote cruise tourism, the Mauritius Ports Authority constructed a dedicated cruise jetty to accommodate cruise ship in 2009,” he told Cruise Industry News .

“With a view to enhancing the level of service offered to cruise passengers and further promoting Mauritius as a homeport destination, the MPA proceeded with the construction of the cruise terminal building, which is now ready for operations in November 2023,” Goburdhone added.

Set to become one of the largest facilities in the region, the new cruise terminal will be able to accommodate 4,000 passengers per day.

To Arvind Bundhun, the director of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, with its high guest capacity, the country’s new cruise terminal stands out in the Indian Ocean.

“The cruise business segment witnessed a major boost before the pandemic and is picking up steadily. We aim to position Mauritius as the homeporting hub in the Indian Ocean,” he said.

“Mauritius is a multi-faceted destination with a palette of offerings, and we welcome cruise passengers to live these immersive experiences,” Bundhun added.

With the investment in the cruise industry, Mauritius plans to surpass its record of 40 calls which was achieved in 2018.

The port authority also aims to attract more cruise ships for homeporting operations. Prior to the pandemic, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises and Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines had ships based in Port Louis Harbor.

With AIDA back for a homeporting season in 2023-24, the country is also set to receive world cruise calls from several cruise lines including MSC Cruises, Cunard, Hapag Lloyd, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Ponant, Phoenix Reisen, Holland American Line, Silversea Cruises and Seabourn.

Between transit and homeporting, Mauritius expects a total of 24 calls in 2023, with a minimum of 24,000 passengers.

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Mauritius further eases Covid restrictions as tourism demand increases

(Port Louis, 29 June 2022) The Republic of Mauritius has announced a further easing of Covid restrictions in response to its successful vaccination campaign and resultant low infection rate. From Friday July 1st, the requirement for facemasks will be relaxed. However, it will be mandatory to wear facemasks in public areas such as hospitals, port, airport and public transport. Moreover, upon arrival tests for vaccinated and unvaccinated passengers have been waived.

Mauritius reopened its borders on October 1, 2021, and over 500,000 tourists have subsequently flocked to the paradise island. The nation’s double vaccination rate now stands at over 90 percent, and around two thirds of all over 18 have also received their booster shots.

Mauritius is seeing huge demand from discerning international travellers who are choosing the sun-kissed jewel of the Indian Ocean for its stunning scenery, safety and security.

Responding to the latest easing of Covid measures, Arvind Bundhun, Director of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, said: we are extremely pleased to note that we have reached a milestone of over half a million visitors since October 01. I am confident that our post-pandemic recovery is well underway, and with the easing of sanitary measures bookings for the second half of 2022 will be stimulated.”

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Port Louis New Cruise Terminal Will Be Opened In November 2023

“With the aim of promoting cruise tourism, the Mauritius Port Authority built a dedicated pier for cruise ships in 2009,” he told Cruise Industry News.

“With a view to improving the level of service offered to cruise passengers and further promoting Mauritius as a home port destination, the MPA has proceeded with the construction of the cruise terminal, which is now ready to operating in November 2023,” added Mr. Goburdhone.

Set to become one of the largest facilities in the region, the new cruise terminal will be able to accommodate 4,000 passengers per day.

For Arvind Bundhun, director of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority , the country's new cruise terminal stands out in the Indian Ocean for its large reception capacity.

“The cruise segment experienced significant growth before the pandemic and is steadily recovering. Our goal is to make Mauritius the hub of home ports in the Indian Ocean,” he said.

“Mauritius is a multi-faceted destination, with a range of offerings, and we welcome cruise passengers to enjoy these immersive experiences,” added Mr. Bundhun.

With investment in the cruise industry, Mauritius plans to surpass its record of 40 stopovers which was reached in 2018.

The port authority also aims to attract more cruise ships for home port operations. Before the pandemic, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises and Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines had ships based in the port of Port Louis.

With AIDA returning for a homeport season in 2023-24, the country is also set to receive global cruise calls from several cruise lines, including MSC Cruises, Cunard, Hapag Lloyd, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Ponant, Phoenix Reisen, Holland American Line, Silversea Cruises and Seabourn.

Between transit and home port, Mauritius plans a total of 24 stopovers in 2023, with a minimum of 24,000 passengers.

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The Tourist Enterprise Licence will be valid for a period of twelve (12) months as from the date of issue or such shorter period as may be determined by the Authority. 

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An application for the renewal of a Tourist Enterprise Licence shall be made by the licensee within 3 months before the date of expiry of the licence.

Where an application for renewal is made after expiry of the licence but within a delay of 30 days, the Authority may renew the licence upon payment by the licensee of a surcharge of 50 per cent in addition to the renewal fee.

A licence shall lapse if is not renewed within 30 days after the date of its expiry

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NOTICE OF VACANCIES

The Mauritius Ports Authority is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the filling of the under-mentioned positions:

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CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR TARIFF STUDY FOR MAURITIUS PORTS AUTHORITY AND CARGO HANDLING CORPORATION LTD

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CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR TARIFF STUDY FOR MAURITIUS PORTS AUTHORITY  AND CARGO HANDLING CORPORATION LTD

CONTRACT MPA 613/2024

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Notice of Vacancies 29 May 2024

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REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED PRECAST CONCRETE COVER SLABS TO THE SERVICE TUNNEL AT TERMINAL I

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REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED PRECAST CONCRETE COVER SLABS  TO THE SERVICE TUNNEL AT TERMINAL I

CONTRACT NO: MPA 617/2024

e-Procurement Reference No.: MPA/IFB/2024/191

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UPGRADING OF RAIL SYSTEM AT THE SLIPWAY IN PORT MATHURIN, RODRIGUES

CONTRACT NO: MPA 608/2024

The Mauritius Ports Authority is inviting bids from local bidders for the Contract MPA 608/2024 – Upgrading of Rail System at the Slipway in Port Mathurin, Rodrigues as more fully described in the bidding document.

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CONTRACT MPA 616/ 2024

The Mauritius Ports Authority (MPA) is pleased to invite sealed bids from local bidders for the Removal and Carting Away of Garbage from Ships and Solid Wastes from the Port Area , as more fully described in the bidding document.

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CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE COMPLETION OF UNFINISHED BUILDING IN THE PORT AREA

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Contract MPA 610/2024

e-Procurement Reference No.: MPA/IFB/2024/186

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PROCUREMENT OF MANLIFT EQUIPMENT

CONTRACT NO: MPA 602/2024

e-Procurement Reference No.: MPA/IFB/2024/182

The Mauritius Ports Authority is inviting bids from local bidders through the Government e-Procurement System for the Contract MPA 602/2024 – Procurement of Manlift Equipment as more fully described in the bidding document.

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Notice of Vacancy 15 February 2024

The Mauritius Ports Authority is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the filling of the post of MARINE ENGINEERING OFFICER :

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