Mauritius Strengthens India Ties as Indian Arrivals Grow 14.5% in the First Half of 2026
Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) deepened its engagement with India through a four-city initiative across Pune, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad — its third marketing operation in the country since January 2026 — reaffirming the country’s importance as a key tourism market and strengthening the longstanding cultural and people-to-people ties between Mauritius and India.
Mauritius Strengthens India Ties
- Initiative: Four-city roadshow across Pune, Chennai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad
- Timeline: Third marketing operation in India since January 2026
- Visitor growth: From Jan–July 2026, Mauritius welcomed 51,005 Indian visitors, a 14.5% year-on-year increase
- Partners involved: 20+ Mauritian tourism stakeholders (hotels, DMCs, airlines)
Focus areas highlighted:
- Beyond beaches and honeymoons → showcasing family travel, luxury, MICE, wellness, golf, gastronomy, adventure
- Trade professionals gained insights into evolving Indian traveller preferences and diverse accommodation/experience offerings
- Positioned Mauritius as a year-round destination
Appeal for Indian travellers:
- Visa-free access
- Multicultural, multilingual society with strong Indian cultural ties
- Indian cuisine widely available
- Direct air connectivity from key Indian cities
- Rich experiences: Grand Bassin, Aapravasi Ghat, Chamarel, Black River Gorges, Le Morne Brabant, Casela
Quote – Benoit Harter, Director India, MTPA:
“India is much more than an important tourism market for Mauritius; it is a market with which we share deep cultural and historical connections… Our engagement across these cities was an opportunity to strengthen this relationship and showcase the different facets of Mauritius.”
This initiative reflects how Mauritius is broadening its positioning for Indian travellers — not just as a honeymoon/beach destination but as a hub for culture, adventure, and luxury experiences.
