Optimism is called! After the ease of restriction of this 1st July, a relief of inhabitants on the Mauritian and businesses, the island on the verge of opening its borders to tourists. All the authorities and operators engaged in the tourism sector are preparing to make this relaunch a success, in line with all the sanitary protocols and the ‘New Normals’.
Unvaccinated welcomed
“We are in a preparatory phase. Our main focus is on the first phase of the border’s reopening. We wish that everything goes well for all those tourists wishing to join in the 14 resort bubbles. We are also counting to reach our population’s collective immunity to be able to offer a better experience once their 14 days quarantine ae over and PCR Tests passed. Same for the unvaccinated tourists we are accepting under strict conditions,” hopes Arvind Bundhun, Director of the MTPA. The first phase from July 15 to September 30 will also be open to unvaccinated people with a negative PCR test, 5 to 7 days preceding arrival, on arrival, on 7th day and on 14th day. They will join the Resort Bubbles but will observe the 14 days quarantine in full reclusion in the booked room with a regular meal delivery service. For the fully vaccinated, they will have access to all the luxuries and activities in the Resort Bubble, including pool and beach, but respecting all the sanitary protocols. After 14 days and subject to negative PCR tests, they will be able to leave the hotel and freely explore the many attractions of the island.
A tailor made Collectable Experience
This is an established programme prepared with operators figuring in the list of certified resort bubbles. “We have created what we, The Lux Collective, named the Collectable Experience. It involves tailor made packages for the travellers that will embellish these 14 days. We invite them to visit our website, www.luxresorts.com , and select the best package for their needs and wants” says Sydney Pierre Senior Vice President- Commercial for the Lux Collective which has the Tamassa Hotel in Bel Ombre and the Lux of Grand Gaube at the disposition of this programme. Amongst the best-rated adventures and discoveries, they offer the Hug me Honey, Boating, Wellness, Mauritian Rum and the Age your own Cocktail… “We have designed all our services around safety and security and for this each personnel and family members, have received courses and followed a countless number of our ‘Circle of Care’ programme which included also our partners and products and service providers, in order to ensure the respect and implementation of Health and Safety in their habits and ways. We guarantee a fully secure service to our clients in all our hotels around the island” concludes Sydney Pierre. Eventually the Lux Collective has been working on special packages and experiences for their other Lux Resorts in Belle Mare, Le Morne and Grand Bay whose opening is scheduled for next November, the Socio in Curepipe and the Salt of Palmar which offer the Immersive Experience, which regroups not less than 49 exciting and enriching adventures around the island presenting Mauritius in a different facet far from the now pejorative Sea, Sand and Sun Island. The Salt of Palmar- Immersive Experience provides a more humanistic approach and has been propelled to the worthiest place on Trip Advisor lately.
Phase 2- For all tourist’s profile
Stays in quarantine hotels are reserved for foreign visitors and Mauritians returning to the country who have not been vaccinated. They can be booked through a tour operator, a travel agency or directly with a hotel. A complete list of approved quarantine hotels, as well as entry requirements are available at www.mauritiusnow.com. MTPA Director does not hide that they are very positive about the success of this first phase of the reopening of boarder “We are working on new concepts for the second phase starting in October. Since we will be open for all, the concepts will serve all operators and actors of the tourist industry, all aircrafts owned as well as in partnership, and the different concepts will be adaptable for all tourist’s profile. It is our online and on field Strategic Marketing plan,” concludes Arvind Bundhun.
