Union Tourism Minister Subodh Kant Sahai has called for strengthening cooperation in tourism sector between India and Mauritius. He said this when the Minister for Tourism of Mauritius, Mr. Yeung Sik Yuen called on him in New Delhi today. The Minister said, both the countries have tremendous scope to develop tourism infrastructure with mutual help. Recalling the age old historic and cultural ties between the two nations, Mr Sahai suggested that India and Mauritius could consider exchanging experience in destination management and may consider participation in Tourism events of each other. He said, the possibilities for promoting more package tours in either of the countries could also be explored by the travel trade of two countries. The Minister added that India allows 100 per cent FDI in Hotel sector on automated basis.
Mr. Yuen expressed the hope that more and more tourists from both the sides will visit each other’s country. He said both the countries have enormous potential to strengthen bilateral ties by promoting tourism.
AIR Correspondent reports that around 18,000 tourists from Mauritius, visited India during 2009 which rose to more than 21,000 in 2010. India Tourism Office located in Johannesburg is responsible for promoting India as a tourist destination in Mauritius.