The Tourism Authority
(1) The Tourism Authority is a body corporate, established under the Tourism Act 2004 and has come into operation on the 12th of August 2004.
(2) The Tourism Authority is administered by a Board.
Objects and functions of the Authority
(1) The objects of the Authority shall be: -
(a) to optimise the social, economic and environmental benefits to Mauritius from tourism;
(b) to promote a sustainable tourism industry in Mauritius.
(2) The functions of the Authority shall be to: -
(a) formulate such policy and nationally integrated planning for the tourism industry as it may consider necessary;
(b) co-ordinate the activities of the various organisations concerned with the tourism industry, both in the private and public sectors;
(c) issue guidelines for the development of the tourism industry;
(d) supervise the overall operations of tourist enterprises;
(e) establish a code of practice and standards for the carrying out or operation of tourist enterprises and monitor compliance with such code of practice and established standards;
(f) advise the Minister on the structure of licence fees for the tourism industry;
(g) advise the Minister on legislative provisions likely to affect the tourism industry;
Link to Tourism Act
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