Mauritius will now attract even more visitors, due to the launch of the new ‘Brand Strategy’ of the island. The Brand strategy was officially launched at Citadelle, in the uphill of Port-Louis. The phrase “Mauritius C’est un plaisir” (Mauritius-It’s a Pleasure) will also accompany the branding strategy. Speaking to about 1500 honored guests – Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam addresses the unveiling as “a decisive moment!” The logo used in the branding strategy harps upon the key selling features of Mauritius. It incorporates the mystical and timeless mountain “Pieter Both” of
Mauritius has set off to expand and upgrade its airport with the help of China. It will take a loan of US$ 260 million (207 million euros) from China. China has been investing heavily in oil and mineral-rich African countries for some time and it has been looking forward to extend its ties with the smaller economies of the continent. The construction work for the second phase of the passenger terminal development project at the airport in the south of the island has already started few days back and is
Le Touessrok, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World and flagship of Sun Resorts Limited is the first hotel in Mauritius to obtain the ISO 9001:2008 Certification. This has eventually become the new recognition for the 5 Star Luxury hotel Le Touessrok. Le Touessrok has also been holding an ISO 22000:2005 certification since July 2007. This laid emphasis on managing and effectively implementing the principles of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point). These are the techniques of identifying and preventing food safety hazards. The new certification has boosted
It was recently reported that Doug Tumminello, a Denver based lawyer oared across the Indian Ocean. Accompanied by his friends, he boarded the boat Aud Eamus or Let Us Dare on 28th April 2009. The boat was launched from Geraldton, Western Australia. Tumminello is an expert ice climber and rock climber. In 2006, he led an expedition that reached the summit of Mt Everest. Tumminello along with his companions rowed nearly 3100 nautical miles to reach their destination at Port Louis, Mauritius, near South Africa. During the journey each of
The Maritim’s luxurious hotel in Balaclava private estate near Turtle Bay is undergoing extensive renovations, since the month of April this year, which are likely to continue till September. The renovation project termed as “Paradise Enhanced” will include the changing of the layouts and sizes of the existing rooms and various other aspects of the hotel. The renovation project aims to impart a unique look to the entire set up of the resort. The resort would feature 18 magnificent suites each sprawling over an area of about at least 80
