Welcome To Tourism Authority
Welcome To Tourism Authority
Welcome To Tourism Authority
Established as a regulatory body under the Tourism Act 2002, the Tourism Authority (TA) became fully
operational with effect from July 2003. The TA is a body corporate and is administered and managed by a
Board.
The TA is responsible for licensing, regulating and supervising the activities of tourist enterprises, pleasure
crafts, skippers and canvassers. It also contributes to the uplifting of the destination and provides
technical assistance to Rodrigues.
Licence Categories
1. Tourist Enterprise License.
2. Pleasure Craft License.
3. Skipper Licence.
4. Renewal of Licence.
5. Checklist TEL.
Management
Board of the Tourism Authority
Name
Position
Organization
Mr Christian Lefevre
Chairperson
Tourism Authority
Mr R. Moolye
Member
Mrs K. D. Ranmondur-Ruggoo
Member
Mr M. Mootoo
Member
Dr K. Mootoosamy
Member
Director MTPA
Mr J. Kwok
Member
Representative of AHRIM
Mrs N. Hosany
Member
Mr Chetrajchandrasing Jhurry
Member
Member
Senior Staff
Name
Position
Niven Muneesamy
Director
Mrs. B. D. Goordin-Umed
Acting Manager
Ms. P. Ramnauth
Section
Telephone
dir@tourismauthority.mu
213-1950
Licensing
bumed@tourismauthority.mu
5448-0819
Acting Manager
pramnauth@tourismauthority.mu
208-9989
Ms. Z. Nurudin
Public Relations
znurudin@tourismauthority.mu
213-1740
Vacant
Marine Manager
Pleasure Craft
pcl@tourismauthority.mu
5448-0524
Mr T Deelawar
Senior TEO
tdeelawar@tourismauthority.mu
54480817
Our Values
Customer focus
Respect
Integrity and transparency
Fairness
Responsiveness
Overview
Objectives of the Tourism 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;
Functions/ Activities of the Tourism Authority
Provide technical assistance to Rodrigues (with respects to Pleasure Crafts and Tourist Enterprises)