1. The Tourism Authority

(1) The Tourism Authority is a body corporate, established under the Tourism Act 2004 and has come into operation on the 12th of August 2004.

(2) The Tourism Authority is administered by a Board.

2. The Board

(1) The Board shall be the governing body of the authority and shall be responsible for the performance of the functions conferred on the Authority by the Tourism Act.

(2) The Board shall consist of –

(i) a Chairperson, who shall be appointed by the Minister;

(ii) a representative of the Prime Minister's Office;

(iii) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of tourism;

(iv) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of finance;

(v) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of environment.;

(vi) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of external communication;

(vii) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of local government; and

(viii) 5 other persons, having an interest or experience in tourism, travel trade and tour operating activity, to be appointed by the Minister.

3. Objects and functions of the Authority

(1) The objects of the Authority shall be -

(a) to optimise the social, economic and environmental benefits to Mauritius from tourism;

(b) to promote a sustainable tourism industry in Mauritius.

(2) The functions of the Authority shall be to -

(a) formulate such policy and nationally integrated planning for the tourism industry as it may consider necessary;

(b) co-ordinate the activities of the various organisations concerned with the tourism industry, both in the private and public sectors;

(c) issue guidelines for the development of the tourism industry;

(d) supervise the overall operations of tourist enterprises;

(e) establish a code of practice and standards for the carrying out or operation of tourist enterprises and monitor compliance with such code of practice and established standards;

(f) advise the Minister on the structure of licence fees for the tourism industry;

(g) advise the Minister on legislative provisions likely to affect the tourism industry;

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4. Powers of the Authority

(1) The Authority may do all things necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with the performance of its functions.

(2) The powers of the Authority shall include, but shall not be limited to, the power to -

(a) commission studies and consultancies in respect of any specific or general issue affecting the tourism industry;

(b) review, on a regular basis, the economic performance as well as the problems and prospects of the tourism industry;

(c) issue, renew, suspend, vary or revoke licences;

(d) do anything incidental to any of its powers under this Act.

5. Services offered by the Tourism Authority

Services offered by The Tourism Authority [Part I]	[ 435 kb ]
Services offered by The Tourism Authority [Part II]	[ 536 kb ]

6. Downloadable Application Forms for Tourism Enterprise Licence.