AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMauritius & Indian Ocean Tourism: Emirates renewed and signed fresh tourism partnerships at ATM 2026, including renewed deals with the Seychelles Tourism Board and Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, with joint marketing, travel trade programmes and familiarisation trips—good news for Mauritius’ inbound growth as the airline runs multiple daily flights to the island. Visa Rules That Affect Travellers: Thailand tightened entry rules from Sept 15, ending the 60-day visa-free scheme and cutting stays to 30 days for many nationalities, with Mauritius and Seychelles getting shorter 15-day access—plus a reduced Visa on Arrival list and tighter land-border limits. Local Education Debate: A Mauritius editorial urges the country to rethink classrooms for tomorrow’s economy, pointing to PISA concerns in maths and reading even as students show curiosity and perseverance. Culture & Community: A Mauritius-focused feature reflects on island life and the people’s warmth, while another piece revisits Mauritius’ past through a 1961 lens. Space & Inspiration: Djibouti became the 72nd country to sign the Artemis Accords, adding Mauritius to the growing list of African space partners.
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