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MTPA Welcomes Announcement of New Mauritius Route for Flysafair

Grace Mavindidze by Grace Mavindidze
February 10, 2021
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The announcement by South African airline FlySafair that it will be introducing a Johannesburg to Mauritius route once the two countries’ borders reopen has been welcomed by the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA).

FlySafair has been awarded the rights to operate a twice-weekly service between Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in Mauritius and marks the first regional route for the local carrier.

“This is indeed good news for both the Mauritius and South African tourism industries and will provide many exciting opportunities and collaborations going forward. While the travel ban is still in place, South Africa remains one of our top five source markets for inbound tourism and a priority due partly to its proximity to the island,” says Arvind Bundhun, Director of the MTPA.

“Just a short four-hour flight connects the two countries, and many South African travellers return to the island year after year, considering Mauritius to be their second home. The new service operated by FlySafair will provide further choice to consumers and reinforce and strengthen the flight schedules available on this route.”

Elmar Conradie, CEO of FlySafair, says: “We’re extremely humbled and grateful for the enthusiasm with which the authorities and people of Mauritius have greeted our announcement. We’ve always prided ourselves on offering a service that is affordable, on-time and hassle-free and we look forward to making that a reality on this connection too.”

With Mauritius announcing the commencement of its Covid-19 vaccination rollout programme last week, and the first batch of vaccines arriving in South Africa this week, the MTPA is hopeful that travel between the two countries could be reignited within the next few months. 50,000 front-liners are being considered for the vaccination campaign in Mauritius and, with one of the government’s objectives being to restart the tourism sector in the safest conditions possible, 50% percent of these works in the tourism sector.

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“Rebuilding the tourism sector in Mauritius is vital for the economy and the future growth of the country, so this announcement from FlySafair is particularly welcome at this time. We are looking forward to the day when our loyal travellers from South Africa, a country with which we have enjoyed a longstanding and mutually beneficial relationship, return to our shores again,” says Bundhun.

While the global pandemic put paid to 2020 arrival figures, South Africans accounted for 181 556 of the 1,38-million tourist arrivals in 2019, an 8.6% share.

The luxurious resorts, beautiful beaches and clear blue seas have always held a strong attraction for South African visitors. But, they also appreciate the harmony and diversity of the islanders, the melting pot of cultures and religions, and the many outdoor pursuits and attractions on offer, resulting in a truly immersive and memorable travel experience.

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An experienced Journalist cum Digital Marketer who has worked in Media and Marketing in various Southern African countries for close to 15 years. An avid reader, she is passionate about fostering a reading and academic culture especially in young Africans. She enjoys travelling, meeting people from a broad cultural spectrum as well as engaging people in topics that are informative, entertaining and insightful. Grace is currently a Project Director and Creative Content Writer for CreativeMagic Group.

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