Mauritius 2017
Diplomacy
Mauritius: Access point to Africa
A forthcoming free trade agreement could energize an ancient commercial route between China and Mauritius, forging a cross-continential gateway centuries...
Tourism
“The Mauritian tourism industry has grown twice as fast as the world average”
Kevin Ramkaloan
Director of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority
Real Estate & Construction
“The scope of the property market has resolutely leap frogged”
Jacques d’Unienville
CEO of Omnicane
Finance
Banks claim Asia-Africa conduit with innovation
Mauritius’ leading banks are using technology to compound the island’s credentials as an international financial center.
Finance
Financial services spurred by adoption of international standards
Mauritius’ financial services sector continues to be the economy’s fastest growing industry while assisting to position the country as a competitive...
Tourism
China set to become top tourist source
Once negligible, tourist arrivals from China are on the rise and destined to redefine the island’s tourism landscape.
Real Estate & Construction
Reforms open up paradise property for foreign owners
Property schemes that entitle foreigners to residency permits have aided a 160% rise in millionaires since 2007.
Tourism
“Our figures have shown constant increases during the past year”
Jean-Jacques Vallet
CEO of Constance Hotels & Resorts Mauritius
Tourism
“Our understanding of the needs of Chinese tourists continues to grow”
Paul Jones
CEO of Lux* Resorts & Hotels
Finance
“SBM is positioning itself as gateway for investors looking at emerging opportunities in Africa.”
Kee Chong Li Kwong Wing
Chairman of SBM Holdings
Finance
Sophisticated and secure financial platform to Africa
RAMESWURLALL BASANT ROI
Governor of the Bank of Mauritius
Aviation
“The Air Corridor has brought an increase of nearly 20,000 passengers”
Georges Chung
Senior Economic Advisor of the Prime Minister of Mauritius
Finance
“We are offering the world a financial centre of excellence”
Harvesh Seegolam
Chief Executive of the Financial Services Promotion Agency (FSPA)
Finance
Africa’s largest bank confirms growing interest for Mauritius
DANIEL NG TSEUNG
Head of Corporate Banking and Transactional Products and Services, Standard Bank (Mauritius) Limited
Finance
“Mauritius has the credibility and standing to become a regional financial hub for Africa”
Alain Law Min
CEO of Mauritius Commercial Bank
Tourism
“The resort with the highest proportion of Chinese visitors in Mauritius”
Lionel Benzoni
Director of Club Med Mauritius
Real Estate & Construction
“Foreign property is one of the main channels of FDI in Mauritius”
Patrice Legris
CEO of Alteo Properties