Mauritius prepares to welcome World Travel Awards for first time

Mauritius is making final preparations as it steps up to host the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony.

Leading travel industry figureheads from across Africa and the Indian Ocean will arrive to attend the event on June 1st.

It will mark the inaugural ceremony in the paradise destination.

The red-carpet evening is taking place at the opulent Sugar Beach – A Sun Resort, which enjoys an unrivalled location bordering the vast sands of Flic-en-Flac, one of the most picturesque beaches in Mauritius.

Graham Cooke, founder, World Travel Awards, said: “It is an absolute pleasure to bring World Travel Awards to Mauritius for the first time in our 26-year history and I am excited to be welcoming the most senior decision-makers from Africa and the Indian Ocean to this delightful country.

“Mauritius embodies experiential travel at its finest – a sparkling crystal in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, offering a charming contrast of colours, cultures, adventures and tastes.”

A number of global media networks will be broadcasting the ceremony live.

The event, which starts at 20:00 (MRU) will also be streamed live on the World Travel Awards website.

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