Mauritius, a progressive island off the southeast coast of Africa and part of the Archipelago Islands, is an emblem of success in Sub-Saharan Africa. The natural of the island like ivory sandy beaches, turquoise sea, distinct fauna & flora, underwater waterfall, unique volcanic features or the co-existence of diverse cultures are not the only alluring traits of the island.
Since its independence in 1968, it has evolved from an exclusive sugarcane production country to a diversified economy. An innovation to stable democracy and a varied economy that consists of tourism, ICT, financial services, fisheries and manufacturing.
The revolutionary strategies to enhance the education system, infrastructure and partnerships with foreign investors paved the way to a significant boost in numerous sectors of the economy. Tourism is a major player contributing to the country. Over the years, a notable growth has been perceived in terms of enhanced service, luxury accommodations aligned with international standards, inclusion of actions for sustainable tourism, job creation, entrepreneurship, global exposure and more.
The tourism industry has also diversified with incorporation of medical tourism, heritage and cultural tourism, eco tourism, gaming resorts and amusement parks. Innovating with sustainability while catering to the global market.
Technological advancement is also reshaping the economy and the Government is setting actions to improve the leisure sector like conception of e-gates at the international airport among other measures.
Despite a setback due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2020 with 308,980 arrivals to 1,382,177 arrivals in 2024, Mauritius demonstrated a determined recovery pattern. To regain its status as a high-income country, decisive measures through diverse sectors are being implemented. An ongoing journey of inclusive evolution and resilience.
