TOURISM IN MAURITIUS


                                              TOURISM IN MAURITIUS
Major factor that result to the development of tourism industry in Mauritius
Mauritius is an ice land located in the Indian Ocean on the Eastern part of Madagascar Island, In Mauritius tourism is the most important economic activities that is why Foreigners call Mauritius as Beach of Holiday Destination or Peace of Exotic Beach Centre.
Factor for tourism development in Mauritius.
(a).Heavy investment from different countries which enable the inflow of investors all over the world.
(b).Development of transport lines which link between Tanzania and Mauritius and Comoro Island. 
(c).Advertisement is and promotion centre in Tanzania, Kenya, promotion programmers like Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA).
(d).Its location makes accessibility from different parts of the world since there are no substantial physical barriers to air transport.
(e).The government supported a greater room for foreign investment in the hotel industry.
(f).Warm climatic conditions which attract tourist from temperature region.
(g).Strong relationship with other countries
(h).Banking system (Barclays State commenced Bank, Mauritius commenced Bank)
(i).Availability of power.

Important of tourism in Mauritius
(i).Creation of employment
(ii).Encourage development of transport and communication system.
(iii).Promotion of medical, power supply and service in the country.
(iv).Environmental conservation has been promoted in the citizen.
(v).It has a greatly contributed to the diversification of economy in the country.
(vi).It has earned the country international respect for being referred to as exotic distant beach or holiday destination.  

Negative impact of tourism in Mauritius
(i).Destruction of local culture because tourists came with their own cultural behavior and impose it into the local people.
(ii).Water and beach pollution along the cost e.g. disposal of garbage sewage etc.
(iii).The coral reefs are breaking down for ornaments.
(iv).Facilitate the spread of disease like HIV /AIDS, This is because not all visitors who visit Mauritius are safe.
(v).Influence the language of a place by introducing new language.
(vi).Decline in agriculture since more people engage in tourism sectors.

Problem facing tourism industry Mauritius
(i).Services are not in standard quality since the hotels personal are not well trained.
(ii).Running tourism industry is so expensive.
(iii).Environmental degradation due to development of tourists activities .
(iv).Over population –to many tourists in flow in the countries due to low prices
(v).Introduction of inform Hotel which provide unqualified services.