With the objective to promote Mauritius as a year-round destination, the national tourism promotion body, MTPA, began its 3-city India Roadshow in Mumbai.

Along with 24 operators in the travel and tourism industry of Mauritius, a delegation mounted by Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) has begun its 3-city India Roadshow with a successful event in Mumbai on Monday.

According to a press statement by MTPA, Arvind Bundhun, Director of MTPA, is leading the delegation which will also visit Chennai and Ahmedabad as part of the three-city roadshow.

It adds that a large number of key travel trade and media attended the MTPA roadshow in Mumbai. ‘‘With increased connectivity between the two countries, this roadshow is an important platform for our local stakeholders to meet, bond and conduct business with the Indian travel trade. we are further directing our strategy through innovative trade, marketing and digital campaigns which will give Indian travelers the true essence of the destination. Mauritius is a year-round destination, and we invite you to feel our island energy,’’ says Bundhun.

The statement adds that the ongoing roadshow is expected to propel Mauritius’ presence in the Indian market as a destination for all segments, namely couples, families as well as MICE and weddings. It adds that the High Commissioner of Mauritius to India Haymandoyal Dillum will attend the roadshow in Chennai.

“The strong mutual partnership which forged between the Indian Travel Trade and that of Mauritian travel partners for years, is clearly visible. With excellent airlift from both Air Mauritius and Vistara, Mumbai, Delhi and other key cities within India are more accessible than ever. India is a great source Market for Mauritius, and we are very optimistic for the future. We are putting lots of impetus on the Indian market, our topmost priority. Our future objectives will require ‘permanent bonds’ between both partners, and we will ensure that Mauritius as a high-end destination meets the aspirational demand of the Indian travellers,’’ says Bundhun.

“We are delighted to execute the three-city roadshow with MTPA, and our partners from Mauritius have added immense support for the event. Over 450 Indian B2B partners are expected to attend the roadshow across the three cities. This roadshow marks not just a celebration of a beautiful destination, but also a celebration of human resilience during the pandemic and its swift emergence of recovery positioning itself as a destination for all seasons and traveller segments,” says Sunil Mathapati, Country Manager, MTPA India.