The store, inaugurated by Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, is located in Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at the Opening Ceremony, strengthening Emirates’ commitment to promoting tourism in the island nation.
Strengthened Relationships
Offering immersive technological experiences and support from ground teams, the store is set to strengthen the long-standing relationship between Emirates and Mauritius, in which the airline has been operating since 2002.
Speaking of the opening, Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer at Emirates said:
We have been operating in Mauritius for 23 years, and launching our travel store demonstrates our commitment to growing our presence on the island nation[…]This store will enable Mauritian travellers to experience the essence of Emirates before they even begin their journey.
Echoing these sentiments, Mauritius’ Minister of Tourism, The Honourable Richard Duval added:
We are delighted to renew and further strengthen our valued partnership with Emirates – a relationship that has played a pivotal role in positioning Mauritius as a world-class tourism destination.
As well as giving customers the chance to experience in-flight products, the new travel store also has trained staff on hand to provide passengers with individualised assistance.
Self-service kiosks and a selfie mirror, which lets customers take photos against backdrops of Emirates’ destinations, are also featured in-store, along with merchandise and travel accessories.
More about Mauritius
Located in East-Africa, Mauritius boasts beautiful beaches and vast national parks.
Some of the main attractions of the island include the Blue Bay Marine Park, Flic en Flac Beach and the Black River Gorges National Park. Additionally, it is home to the Chamarel Seven Coloured Earths, a stunning geological formation of different coloured sands.
Set against a backdrop of tropical waters and luscious forest, travellers can enjoy everything from snorkelling to hiking on their trip to this island gem.
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