Mauritius tourism panel hails French decision on 'scarlet' list
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The Mauritian tourism family has welcomed the decision by the French government to remove Mauritius from its list of 'scarlet' destinations, just a few days after its classification as part of this list.
In a joint statement, the Public/Private Tourism Sector Committee said: "We wish to thank the French Ambassador, Florence Caussé-Tissier, whose intervention was instrumental in removing Mauritius from the 'scarlet' list, for her support."
Following the announcement, travel to Mauritius from France has resumed for people vaccinated with an EMA-approved vaccine (Pfizer / Comirnaty, Moderna, AstraZeneca / Vaxzeria / Covishield, Janssen). Restrictions are, however, applicable to non-vaccinated travellers.
The statement added: "Our priority remains the safety and security of our residents and visitors, so the rigorous arrival protocols related to Covid-19 remain in force. All visitors to Mauritius are required to be vaccinated, and to undergo PCR testing within 72 hours prior to travel, on arrival and in the days following.
"Two months after the re-opening of our borders, the tourism industry has come through some significant challenges. The entire value chain - airlines, hotels, restaurants, attractions, tour operators, taxis and more – is united to ensure that the recovery of Mauritian tourism is a success."-TradeArabia News Service
