Mauritius

Welcome to MTPA’s UK quarterly newsletter. We have a lot of exciting news to share with you...

This quarter, MTPA have been working closely with the trade to reinforce our key message which is whether you’re seeking luxury and seclusion for an idyllic romantic break; safety and adventure for the perfect family holiday; culture and vibrancy for authentic experiences, not to mention emerald mountains to climb or champion waves to surf; Mauritius boasts a wealth of experiences for every visitor, all year round. MTPA and our valued partners have been touring the country throughout May and June, visiting agents in cities across Scotland and England at the Mauritius Pub Quiz Roadshow. These fun and interactive evenings have been great opportunities to educate and network with the trade, whilst sharing news and updates about our world-class product.

We still have a few limited places at our London Pub Quiz on Wednesday 14th June so email aliced@hillsbalfour if you are interested in joining us.

MTPA is delighted to offer you access to the “Golfing Mauritius Pass” which will allow keen golfers visiting the island (or planning on their next trip), to choose Mauritius! Offering some of the world’s most incredible greens, golf-enthusiasts are truly spoilt for choice. Click here to access your “Golfing Mauritius Pass” today, or head to the new-website for information – www.mauritiusgolftourism.com

Shared Kids Club for Sands and Maradiva

Kids aged 4-12 staying at Sands Suites Resort & Spa now have a dedicated space. Peter Pan awaits young guests with a pirate boat while the older children will find a multi-media space equipped with video games. Open from 09h00 - 18h00, the Kids Club is equipped with a small restaurant and a playground, including swimming pool and sand pit. Kids can enjoy daily activities while parents are free to relax. A babysitting service is also available on request at a minimal fee.

Dance the night away at Radisson Blu

Radisson Blu Azuri Resort & Spa Mauritius hosted a hugely influential figure within the global techno scene, Stephan Bodzin. Guests had the opportunity to discover the German DJ during an exclusive beach party at Ocean One Beach Club & Restaurant. The beach was transformed into a dance floor where guests enjoyed the musical influences of various local guest DJs invited for the event and the impressive live specialist. A special menu was crafted for the night by the Chef and his team including a sundown cocktail to enjoy the sunset as the event begun.

Blend into the local spices at La Dame Creole

Soothed by the sounds of the waves, this ‘a la carte’ restaurant will make many mouths water. La Dame Creole, ideally located to offer intimacy with an amazing view of Tamarin Bay, can easily be converted into a private area for some or into a romantic cocoon for others. Besides L’Escale, Laplaz and Le Dix-Neuf, La Dame Creole serves Creole curries for lunch and becomes a Creole Steak House for dinner - the venison dry curry with grilled almonds, ‘curry poulet’ leaves, dried raisins, croutons and fresh coriander is an absolute must-try.

The Residence Mauritius Introduces ‘Healthy Hour’

It’s easy to indulge on holiday, so The Residence are turning the notion of a happy hour on its head. In line with The Residence’s ongoing commitment to creating memorable experiences, and in response to an increased demand for wellbeing and fitness offerings, Healthy Hour introduces a complimentary daily dose of wellness for its guests. Guests can enjoy the following-meditation class, introduction to self-massage, tai chi sessions and healthy smoothie drinks and seasonal fruits.

Emotions

Since February 2017, Emotions Destination Management is a member of International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO), one of the aims of which is to raise awareness of its members’ golf tourism products and services. We’ve also launched a customized online booking engine, heightening responsiveness. This additional service offers a comprehensive information search and browsing facility alongside access to a complete availability checking and booking system for their trade partners. To keep up with these ever-increasing requests, Emotions decided to invest in an innovative online B2B booking facility, which is now an invaluable service to offer both to its current and future partners.

Constance: True By Nature

Constance Hotels launched in Mauritius in 1975 and since then they have opened seven luxury Indian Ocean hotels including Constance Belle Mare Plage and Constance Prince Maurice, in Mauritius. As a part of Constance Hotels’ wish to constantly improve, they have just undergone a complete re-brand and shall introduce a number of new initiatives within their hotels. In addition, Constance Hotels are delighted to announce their new sister brand: C Hotels by Constance, which shall offer all-inclusive, relaxed luxury, at a lower price point. The first C brand hotel to open will be C Palmar in Mauritius, in late 2017.

The Westin Turtle Bay Resort
& Spa Mauritius

Our all-inclusive experience ensures your relaxation by putting everything right at your fingertips, so you can focus on savoring time together and finding balance. Discover the newly upgraded All-inclusive package at The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa Mauritius and enjoy one 30 Minutes Massage per person per stay at our Heavenly Spa. Resort Amenities: Land & water sports, Fitness center, aqua gym, yoga sessions Live music, Free Wi-Fi, Free access to the Westin family Kids Club Afternoon Tea, Cakes, Savories and Pancakes at Retreat Bar & Ice Cream at the pool.

The NEW Veranda Paul & Virginie, Adult only, 4 star All Inclusive boutique hotel

Couples have a choice of 3 pools including a stunning infinity pool, 2 restaurants & bars. All rooms have breath taking views of the ocean plus all day breakfast delivered to your room. Embark on a private cruise on a traditional pirogue, discover the local fishing village on a tandem, or experience a romantic apero moment on the beach by candlelight. This hotel and spa is the perfect hideaway for lovers. This idyllic love nest brings couples closer together, has the power to fan the flames of l’amour like no other setting.

Four Seasons

This August, young sportsmen and women are invited to join former Premier League and England player, Teddy Sheringham for a five day Football Academy in the
beautiful surroundings of Mauritius, in partnership with Football Escapes. The Football Academy is open to youngsters of all abilities aged 5 - 15 years. In addition to premier football coaching, children and their families will have the chance to interact with ex-Manchester United striker Teddy Sheringham and a number of
UEFA licensed coaches throughout their holiday at Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita.

ITMA to host MICE a la carte workshop

Members of ITMA Mauritius, comprising of hoteliers, DMCs, Air Mauritius and the MTPA attended a special evening in London on Tuesday 6th June, the ‘MICE a la carte’ Workshop & Cocktail. It was a great opportunity for the MICE agents to meet with the ITMA and find out about the latest news in the industry. For more information about the evening please contact NÚRIA GALIÀ by email on ngalia@lubohotels.com.

This year, Air Mauritius is celebrating 50 years of service!

Additionally, we are making significant investments in a complete cabin retrofit program. From June 2018, all long-haul flights will be equipped with AVOD and WIFI connectivity as well as full flat business class seats on the A340s and A330s.
We are also expanding our partnership agreements (KLM) to provide customers with new codeshare destinations (Amsterdam) and even more benefits through enhanced connections from Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham, Humberside, Teeside (Durham), Bristol, Cardiff and Norwich.
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