Our current policy regarding foreign investment in the tourism industry is as follows:

Hotel Sector

The restriction of 49% for foreign participation in hotels with less than 100 rooms being waived. There will be no restriction in foreign participation in hotels with less than 100 rooms provided that the project proposal meets our objectives of quality tourism and brings added value to the existing project.

Restaurant

The minimum investment of Rs 10M from non-citizens in a restaurant project is being waived. Proposals will be approved on its own merits.

Tour Operator and Travel Agency Services

Foreign investment is allowed in Tour Operator and Travel Agency services following Cabinet approval on 05 August 2005, subject to :

 
(a) rental of contract cars business being reserved only for Mauritian nationals;

(b) project value being a minimum of Rs 5 M, except for tour operators operating in niche markets; and

(c) the minimum employment criteria being established.

Pleasure Craft Activities

Restriction on pleasure craft is being maintained due to high congestion. Foreign participation is allowed only if minimum investment is at least Rs 10 M and approval is obtained from the Ministry of Tourism, Leisure and External Communications.

Diving Centres

Restriction on diving centres is being maintained to give opportunities to Mauritian nationals.

Ministry of Tourism, Leisure and External Communications

Date: August 4, 2006

Planning Hotel Guidance

Resort Hotel Development