Mauritius organises five day golf familiarisation trip for Indian operators

Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) has organised a five day golf familiarisation (FAM) trip for key Indian golf operators to Mauritius. The objective was to give them a country overview and a first-hand experience of golfing facilities in Mauritius so that they are better informed when selling Golf in Mauritius.

The FAM trip was organized following the visit of Hon. Anil Kumarsingh Gayan, Minister of Tourism, Republic of Mauritius to India and his meeting with IGTA. The Golf travel representatives expressed great satisfaction over golfing opportunities in Mauritius. The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority indicated that the success of the golf FAM would help to lift the profile of Mauritius as a year round destination for golfers.

“This is one of the major components of the Mauritius promotional campaign in India. The golf FAM allowed the Indian golf operators to experience world-class golf, luxury tourism and activities on the island. The decision makers personal inputs will help to promote Mauritius golf tourism in India. Organising such trips will add the necessary impetus required to promote Mauritius golf tourism. These FAMs are a great way to communicate with key golf operators and it gives them first hand golfing experience of the destination. This trip will help the agents to guide their customers when planning a Mauritius golf holiday package,” said Arvind Bundhun, Director, MTPA.