HotelWorld 2025: Mauritian Tourism Focuses on Local Authenticity

The third edition of HotelWorld 2025 took place on June 17 at the Swami Vivekananda International Conference Centre (SVICC) in Pailles. The event was organized by the Mauritius Hotel and Restaurant Association (AHRIM) and Publi-Promo Ltd. It brought together around 350 hoteliers and restaurateurs, along with 70 exhibitors offering products and services for the hospitality sector.

The entire day, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., the SVICC hosted industry players and their suppliers.

The goal was to facilitate business meetings, build new partnerships, and discuss market trends and innovations.

AHRIM also used the event to highlight citizen-led initiatives supporting the sector.

Four exhibition spaces were allocated to organizations committed to tourism development: the Union of Artists, the National Women Entrepreneurs Council, the “Partaz Kiltir Moris” project by the Diocesan Tourism Committee, and the Creole Speaking Union.

Regional participation was strong, with about ten companies from Réunion Island, members of the Réunion Export Club, attending to explore collaboration opportunities with Mauritian partners.

HotelWorld 2025 continues to serve as a key platform for dialogue and growth within Mauritius’s vital tourism industry.

Jocelyn Kwok, CEO of AHRIM, said, “This is the third edition of HotelWorld. It’s a great opportunity for suppliers, whether new or established, to connect with the hospitality and restaurant industry.

New entrepreneurs often struggle to access hotel and restaurant networks, while restaurateurs are eager for new ideas. The event helps us meet and share ideas all day long.

It’s more than a trade fair — it’s a space for collaboration, where talent, ideas, and visions come together to advance Mauritius’s tourism sector.”

Jean Claude Ip Man Pun, director of MacAllan, shared, “This was my first participation, and I’m very pleased.

Being part of the ‘Made in Moris’ label helped us make valuable contacts and promote local products.

We’ve connected with hotel industry partners. Our company makes uniforms for hotels and leather or faux leather goods, such as bags and wallets.”

Shirin Gunny, CEO of the Mauritian Manufacturers Association (AMM), emphasized, “Mauritian tourism should go beyond beaches, palm trees, and five-star hotels.

Visitors need to experience ‘Made in Moris’ both inside hotels and outside. We have a rich variety of local brands that should be showcased more widely.”

Source: Defi Media