Corona virus new blow to economy growth expected to drop from 3. The development of tourism which started in the early 1950s with approximately 1550 visitors, has been. Mauritius was chosen as an example of the type of country small island often considered to be both most likely to be dependent on tourism and most vulnerable to its potential harmful effects. The tourism development plan in 2002 also recommended a national logo to be used as an icon for mauritius tourism marketing which will reflect a new dynamism and thrust of the private and public. Strong integration of sustainability in national tourism development plan. But mauritius is not exclusively dependent on it, and therefore continues to have at least the possibility of making policy choices. As such, providing an enabling environment for personnel working in the tourism industry is a. Presentation by dr arjoon suddhoo executive director. As a generator of employment, wealth, skills development and inclusive growth, tourism stands out as a star performer.
Statistics mauritius statistics mauritius is the official organisation responsible for collection, compilation, analysis and dissemination of the official statistical data. Since tourist development began in mauritius, the government has also adopted a strategy of selective tourism with the accent very much on upmarket and. The quality of service and warm hospitality is an essential part of the product offering. The economic development of mauritius since independence.
Tourism is one of the key pillars of the mauritian economy. Executive director mauritius research council 29 may 2012. An economic success story the export sector and provided important foreign exchange. The paper will analyse how tourism as a sector affects development. Joomun statistician tourism statistics unit 2nd floor, lic centre, john kennedy street, port louis tel. The tourism industry is also a major economic pillar on the island of rodrigues. Tourism in mauritius is an important component of the mauritian economy as well as a significant source of its foreign exchange revenues. How important is it and its impact for development of the island. Tourist arrivals from top 10 markets and % of growth 2016 and 2017. The current study is set within the context of tourism development in a sids and examines the positive and negative outcomes of enclave tourism to community wellbeing in mauritius.
Geography of mauritius and tourism sector overview. Annual report on performance of the ministry of tourism for the. Pdf hotel development and tourism impacts in mauritius. Sustainable tourism in mauritius mauritius conscious guide. The case of mauritius tourism is now believed to provide an impetus to the economic progress. Hotel development and tourism impacts in mauritius. The evolution of tourism in mauritius 1st part lexpress. Every human on the earth are tourist in some way or other. The evolution of employment in five selected sectors of the mauritian economy namely agriculture, textileepz, tourism, financial services and ictbpo are examined. Ali zafar is a macroeconomist in the world bank group.
Section 6 poses some soulsearching questions about development policy and strategy and highlights a few important issues that will need to be addressed in the not so distant future. Request pdf tourism in mauritius the mauritian tourism industry is analysed in the. Mauritius conscious, as the sustainable travel guide of mauritius aims to shed a light on these points and help you understand how your choices and practices can make a difference. Mauritius is mostly appreciated by tourist for its natural environment and manmade attractions, the multiethnic and. Human capital remains the greatest asset of the tourism industry in mauritius.
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