Type of Intervention: Specific Action
Sectors Involved: Finance/Economy, Tourism
Intervention Categories: Planning and strategy; Creating and using advisory groups or committees; Education and awareness
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: Ministry of Tourism
Overview: A communication cell comprising a representative of the airport, the Association des hôteliers et restaurateurs de l’île Maurice, tour operators as well as a communication officer of the Ministry of Tourism, will be set up and will work collaboratively with public relations officers of the tourism sector abroad to share updated information on Covid-19.
Full details here: http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Tourism-Ministry-sets-up-communication-cell-to-share-information-on-Covid-19.aspx
Type of Justification: Perception of an increased threat to the country
Evidence/Justification: Decrease of 2 500 tourists arriving by plane since February, and reduced arrival in March 2020, hence this will affect our economy.