Republic of Mauritius · National Assembly2024–2026 · 26ᵉ THERE MAY BE ERRORS OR INCONSISTENCIES Wednesday, 20 May 2026

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Ministry / Portfolio

Tourism

Minister of Tourism
Questions addressed
22
Answered
20
Not answered
2
Answer rate
91%
Most-frequent questioners
Mr Beechook
5
Mr Apollon
4
Mr Beejan
3
Dr Aumeer
2
Mr Jhummun
2
Mrs Savabaddy
2
Ms Joanna Bérenger
2
Mr Adrien Duval
1
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All questions addressed to Tourism

8 Apr
Answered

the decline in tourists’ arrival over the past three months, he will state the reasons therefor, indicating…

asked by Mr Apollon · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien

"(No. B/299) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to the decline in tourists’ arrival over the past three months, he will state the reasons …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) PUBLIC SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD – OBJECTIVES & ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA – RODRIGUANS’ PARTICIPATION SCOPE

8 Apr
Answered

the tragic accident which occurred on 20 March 2025 at a diving center found within a hotel compound in the…

asked by Mr Apollon · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien

"(No. B/317) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to the tragic accident which occurred on 20 March 2025 at a diving center found within a hotel …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) The Deputy Speaker: The hon. Third Member for Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien! RESIDENCE CITÉ LA CHAUX – STATE LAND – LEASEHOLDERS

8 Jul
Answered

the official overseas missions funded by the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) since 2014 to 2024…

asked by Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil

"(No. B/604) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to the official overseas missions funded by the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) since …"

Reply

The Minister of Energy and Public Utilities (Mr P. Assirvaden) : M. le président, avec votre permission, je vais répondre à cette question. On m’informe que …

15 Jul
Answered

the recent accident that occurred in a diving centre in the north of the island, he will, for the benefit of…

asked by Mr Beejan · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or

"(No. B/683) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand' Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to the recent accident that occurred in a diving centre in the north of the island, he will, for …"

Reply

The Minister of Energy and Public Utilities (Mr P. Assirvaden): M. le président, avec votre permission, je vais répondre à cette question. Je suis informé que …

28 Oct
Answered

commercial pleasure craft licences, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Tourism…

asked by Mr Beejan · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or

"(No. A/6) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to commercial pleasure craft licences, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the …"

Reply

Reply: For period 2015-2024, the Mauritius Tourism Authority has issued a total of 186 commercial pleasure craft licences for the coastal belt of Mont-Choisy …

11 Nov
Answered

issues being raised regarding dolphin and whale watching, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain info…

asked by Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River

"(No. B/985) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to issues being raised regarding dolphin and whale watching, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Mr R. Duval: Thank you, Madam Speaker. Dolphin and whale watching are regulated by the Tourism Authority (Dolphin and Whale Watching) Regulations which was …

17 Mar
Answered

Mr. J.A., he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Tourism Authority (MTA), informat…

asked by Mr Adrien Duval · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue

"(No. B/27) Mr A. Duval ( Fourth Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to Mr. J.A., he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Tourism …"

Reply

Mr R. Duval: Madam Speaker, Mr J.A. was appointment as part-time Chairman of the Tourism Authority Board on 08 January 2025 under Section 4(2) (a) of the …

17 Mar
Answered

licensing fees collected from businesses in Constituency No. 6, since 2015 to 2024, he will, for the benefit…

asked by Mr Beejan · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or

"(No. B/49) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to licensing fees collected from businesses in Constituency No. 6, since 2015 to 2024, he will, for …"

Reply

Mr R. Duval: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Tourism Authority that it does not keep the figures in respect of licensing fee collected from businesses …

24 Mar
Answered

the Tourist Enterprise License, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Tourism Authority, in…

asked by Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil

"(No. B/103) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to the Tourist Enterprise License, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Tourism …"

Reply

The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection (Mr M. Yeung Sik Yuen): Madam Speaker, with your permission, I shall reply to this PQ. I am informed by the …

14 Apr
Answered

the proposed introduction in the Assembly of amendments to the Tourism Act for the enhanced protection of ma…

asked by Ms Joanna Bérenger · Vacoas and Floréal

"(No. B/351) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to the proposed introduction in the Assembly of amendments to the Tourism Act for the enhanced protection …"

Reply

Mr R. Duval: Merci, Madam la présidente. Les activités d’observation des dauphins et baleines et de nage avec les dauphins sont pratiquées sur la côte …

14 Apr
Answered

the Festival International Kreol, he will state whether consideration will be given for a review of the conc…

asked by Mrs Savabaddy · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue

"(No. B/374) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to the Festival International Kreol, he will state whether consideration will be given …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) SKIPPER’S LICENCE – APPLICATIONS RENEWED & REJECTED – PROFILING ASSESSMENT

14 Apr
Answered

the Skipper's licence, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Tourism Authority, information…

asked by Dr Aumeer · Port Louis South and Port Louis Central

"(No. B/376) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to the Skipper's licence, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) METHADONE PROGRAMME – TECHNICAL JOINT WORKING GROUP – IMPLEMENTATION TIME FRAME

28 Apr
Answered

the Festival International Kreol, he will state whether consideration will be given for a review of the conc…

asked by Mrs Savabaddy · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue

"(No. B/533) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to the Festival International Kreol, he will state whether consideration will be given …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) The Deputy Speaker: The hon. Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central. ENERGY TRANSITION – RENEWABLE RESOURCES – WIND ENERGY …