About Us

The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) is a parastatal organisation established in 1996 by the MTPA Act. It is administered by a Board of Directors and operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Tourism and Leisure.

Objectives of the Authority

The objectives of the Authority are:

• To promote Mauritius abroad as a tourist destination by:

• Conducting advertising campaigns and participating in tourism fairs.

• Organising, in collaboration with the local tourism industry, promotional campaigns and activities in Mauritius and abroad.

• To provide information to tourists on facilities, infrastructures and services available to them in Mauritius.

• To initiate such action as may be necessary to promote cooperation with other tourism agencies.

• To conduct research into market trends and market opportunities and disseminate such information and other relevant statistical data on Mauritius.

• To advise the Minister on all matters relating to the promotion of tourism.