Mauritius plans to gradually open tourism sector

28/04/2021 16 min
Mauritius plans to gradually open tourism sector

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Episode Synopsis

In this edition of Gateway to Africa, we talk to a senior official of Mauritius Tourism Promotion Agency about the island’s plan to gradually open the sector after months of lock-down due to the corona virus pandemic. Mauritius is heavily dependent of tourism. So far, 17% of its population has been vaccinated and are confident they will achieve herd immunity soon. Irvin Bundun is the Director of Mauritius Tourism Promotion Agency. He talks about a range of issues including the Indian Ocean Island’s vaccination programme, the plan to open borders gradually as inoculations continue. Listen…