Emirates opens new travel store in Mauritius; renews partnership with local tourism authority

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Emirates opens new travel store in Mauritius; renews partnership with local tourism authority

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Michael Doersam Chief Financial & Group Services Officer | Emirates Airline

By Sky Industry News

May 23, 2025

Emirates has inaugurated a new Travel Store in Port-Louis, Mauritius, marking a significant step in its efforts to enhance customer travel experiences. The launch event also saw the renewal of Emirates' partnership with the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting tourism on the island.

The store is located at The Docks 2, United Docks Business Park, Caudan, Port Louis. It spans 1,895 square feet and offers immersive experiences using technology alongside support from dedicated staff. Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, officially opened the store in the presence of notable figures including Shakeel Mohamed, Minister of Housing and Lands; Saeed Mohamed Saeed Baomran from the UAE Embassy; and other guests.

Adnan Kazim stated: “We have been operating in Mauritius for 23 years, and launching our travel store demonstrates our commitment to growing our presence on the island nation. Here, our customers can discover and enjoy the convenience of our innovative products and digital services."

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The Emirates Travel Store allows customers to explore inflight products and destinations within its network. Staff are available to assist with trip planning, ticket booking, and inquiries about Emirates services.

In addition to its primary offerings, the store features self-service kiosks and a selfie mirror for taking photos against backdrops of popular destinations. Exclusive merchandise is also available.

During their visit to Mauritius, Emirates executives renewed their partnership with MTPA by signing an MoU. Essa Sulaiman Ahmad from Emirates commented: “Since 2002, Emirates has been proudly serving Mauritius with our award-winning services." He highlighted that their double daily A380 services have significantly contributed to tourism growth.

Richard Duval, Minister of Tourism added: “We are delighted to renew and further strengthen our valued partnership with Emirates – a relationship that has played a pivotal role in positioning Mauritius as a world-class tourism destination."

Claire Le Lay from MTPA expressed optimism about continued collaboration: “The MTPA is delighted to renew this strategic partnership... We are confident that this collaboration will continue to play a vital role in our tourism development.”