Statistics regarding the tourism industry in Mauritius continue to be a mixed bag in 2012, with the latest round coming by way of the Bank of Mauritius regarding the 12 months ending January 31. Reuters is reporting that the bank's most recent numbers indicate an increase of more than 12% in total tourism revenues from February 2011 through January 2012. According to an official statement by the Bank of Mauritius receipts during the period amounted to "44.2 billion rupees ($1.52 billion) compared to 39.4 billion registered over the previous corresponding period."
In addition, tourism revenues just from this past January alone rose just over 34% despite the fact that the government reported a drop in the total number of arrivals of about 3%. That means that even though were fewer tourists coming to Mauritius in January they were spending significantly more money per-person. That's a fairly important statistic when you consider the fact that tourism makes up nearly 10% of the Mauritian GDP.
Europeans still own the dominant position when it comes to supplying visitors as they travel east for Mauritius honeymoon holidays, golf trips, and family holidays; and why not? The island provides excellent weather and beautiful scenery that can be enjoyed by just about anyone. Furthermore, their strongest-in-the region economy means your money goes a long way; at even the finest five-star resorts on the island.
If you visited Mauritius last year you were just one of more than 960,000 others who did the same. Tourism officials are hoping to see that number rise high enough to exceed 1 million arrivals for 2012. Reaching that milestone would be important in setting the stage for future tourism development, even as the government seeks to follow the example set by Seychelles of encouraging private citizens to invest more in the tourist economy as business owners.
This year there are a couple of new resorts slated to open as well some current properties undergoing significant renovations. Mauritius is also now into the second year of an aggressive ten-year development plan that will include improved infrastructure, several new resorts, more entertainment options, and even a new amusement park once it's complete.
For those who have never visited the island it is one that definitely belongs on your list of future destinations. There is plenty to enjoy including an extensive array of water sports, shopping and nightlife in the capital city of Port Louis, and some of the finest well-being spas anywhere in the world. Mauritius is both a tropical playground for the wealthy and influential and a great destination for budget minded travellers who can afford a little more.
Mauritius holidays direct the UK-based holiday company specialising in tourism to the Indian Ocean, is your source for great deals on golf packages, family friendly hotels and Mauritius honeymoon holidays.
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