“Based on data available on tourist arrivals and information gathered from stakeholders, it is expected that tourist arrivals for the year 2010 would be around 915,000, representing an increase of 5 per cent over the figure of 871,356 in 2009,” the Central Statistics Office said in a statement. The island’s tourism revenue for the year is forecasted at around 40.1 billion rupees ($1.3 billion), up over 12 per cent on the 35.6 billion generated in 2009, close to the amount of Rs41.2 billion recorded in 2008. Mauritius has 46 large …
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Mauritius Tourism Trend Up
February 15th, 2011 by maureen
“Based on data available on tourist arrivals and information gathered from stakeholders, it is expected that tourist arrivals for the year 2010 would be around 915,000, representing an increase of 5 per cent over the figure of 871,356 in 2009,” the Central Statistics Office said in a statement.
The island’s tourism revenue for the year is forecasted at around 40.1 billion rupees (.3 billion), up over 12 per cent on the 35.6 billion generated in 2009, close to the amount of Rs41.2 billion recorded in 2008.
Mauritius has 46 large beach hotels …
Eco-Friendly Green RV: The New Travel Trend
January 10th, 2011 by maureen
As more and more Americans struggle to find affordable ways to travel, attention has turned to the niche market of recreational vehicles.
But is it possible for eco-minded travelers to reduce their carbon footprint””or tire tracks””when driving these behemoths?
Welcome to the world of green RVs.
The good news is that the RV industry is adjusting to the demands of a more environmentally conscious public. Vehicles are offering more efficient fuel usage and improved design, while providing spacious accommodations that can fit realistic budgets.
Modern motor homes use fuel-efficient diesel engines that get about …
Cyclotourism, New Travelling Trend From Italy
December 19th, 2010 by maureen
The tourist data of the last years testify of the new must in tourism: keep in touch with nature and look for psycho-physical wellness. More and more people choose to spend their free time in the green, listening to the stillness of the open spaces searching simplicity and emotions, tied to the pleasure of senses. Among all the green tourism offers, the farm holiday, the national Parks stays and the cycle tourism proposals stand out.
More and more people need to spend their free time in a natural context and …
Hotels Are Falling in Line With the Environmental Trend
August 31st, 2010 by maureen
The world is going green and there is nothing that we can do about it. Companies that are refusing to get with the times risk losing a lot of business and proof positive of this is the environmental trend that many of the large hotel companies are starting to follow. An industry that was one epitomized by waste is quickly becoming a leader in how to create a better environment in the business world.
While there was a time when recycling and other safe environment practices cost companies more than they …
Hotels Are Finally Catching on to the Environment Trend
August 26th, 2010 by maureen
The environmental trend is stealing headlines all over the world. People are finally realizing the damage that is being done to the environment and are starting to change the way things are done at home and the business world. The travel industry is no different and a positive environmental trend is sweeping through the hotel industry as a whole.
Not so long ago using renewable energy and having a recycling program were not profitable things to do. Because of this Corporate America was not willing to jump in with both feet. …
