We believe that this year or by 2018, China will join the top group of countries that brings us more than 100,000 visitors each year.”

renewing the Constance experience in different destinations. This success is further reflected in the numerous awards we received in the past year, including those from World Luxury Travel.”

Sustained tourism growth from Asia isn’t farfetched considering that China remains the world’s top outbound market for tourists, according to the World Tourism Organization, known as UNWTO, with Chinese tourists spending 12 percent more in 2016.

With enhanced connectivity, Mauritius can only expect even higher numbers from the East.

“Asia is the future for Mauritius,” said Ramkaloan.

“Air Mauritius is increasing its direct flights from China, and has shifted its hub from Malaysia to Singapore to create the Asia-Africa Corridor.”

Between April and November 2016, the Mauritius-Singapore-Kuala Lumpur route generated 20 percent growth in traffic.

For Paul Jones, CEO of LUX* Resorts & Hotels, this is only the beginning.

“LUX*, as well as other hotel groups, can only benefit from these opportunities,” Jones said. “We are already in China, and are strengthening our presence there. Invaluable experiences (in China) help us to adapt our services to the needs of Chinese tourists as we welcome an increasing number of them.”

All articles in this Mauritius special report are provided by www.thebusinessreport.com. More and more guests are coming to our resorts — some of them renewing the Constance experience.”

Jean Jacques Vallet, CEO, Constance Hotels & Resorts

Invaluable experiences (in China) help us adapt our services to the needs of Chinese tourists.”

Paul Jones, CEO, LUX* Resorts & Hotels