Tourism career prospects in Mauritius.

1. Ekleraz initiative
GID – ANPLWA – TOURISM
YOUTH SCEAL
JULY 2017

2. ABOUT YOUTH SCEAL
Founded in 2013, Youth S.C.E.A.L is a youth led organisation with the overarching aim to be a platform of
information and services fostering self-sustaining communities through capacity building of its inhabitants
(specially the youth) and promotion of education and entrepreneurship.
EKLERAZ PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project is segmented into 3 main components called GAP :-
G – Gid, for career guidance and advice pertaining to career choices/availability based on economic outlook
(and TEC recommendations) and existing facilities (mainly financial) supporting access to higher studies.
A – Anplwa, profiling of unemployed people (specially the unemployed youth) and link them to openings in
various companies or organization of job fairs (with prospective job that fit the set of skills identified during
the profiling of each unemployed individual) to facilitate access to employment.
P – Paspor, focusing here on employability of young Mauritians. Fundamentals of CV writing and grooming
for interviews. Beyond development of essential skills to be more employable, young people will be trained to
job hunt.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
Overall objective
• Economic empowerment of Mauritian youth through education and employment.
Specific objective
• Be a platform of information supporting Mauritian youth to pursue higher studies
and getting employed.
• Boost employability of unemployed individuals living in vulnerable regions and
facilitate access to employment.
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3. MAIN SECTORS OF INDUSTRY
(MAURITIUS – WORLD BANK 2016)
Breakdown of
Economic Activity
By Sector
Agriculture Industry Services (Is by far
the largest provider
of employment)
Employment By
Sector (in % of Total
Employment)
8.0 29.8 63.5
Value Added (in % of
GDP)
3.5 21.7 74.8
Value Added (Annual
% Change)
-0.3 -0.7 4.3
http://www.mauritiustrade.mu/en/trading-with-mauritius/mauritius-economics-outline
Socio-Demographic
Indicators
2015 2016 2017 (e)
Unemployment
Rate (%)
7.9 7.5 7.2
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4. TOURISM INDUSTRY IN MAURITIUS
(AfricaMONEY)
A report recently released by international market research firm ‘Research
and Markets’ shows only marginal growth in domestic tourist volumes in
Mauritius, which are expected to rise at a Compound Annual Growth Rate
(CAGR) of 0.31% over the five-year forecast period, to reach 1 million by
2018.
After a significant downfall in 2009 due to the Eurozone crisis, given that
the European market was the key source market of Mauritius, massive
promotional campaigns were undertaken by the Mauritian Tourism
Promotion Authority (MTPA), in order to make Mauritius shift from its
traditional market to emerging ones such as China and India.
Promoting Mauritius as a prime holiday island destination was really
fruitful, as an increase in the number of visitors were registered, with
993,106 visitors coming to Mauritius in 2013 against 965,441 in 2012.
However, tourism earnings for the year 2013 showed a decline at Rs 40,557
million, down by 8.6 % from Rs 44,378 million in 2012.
Thus, with all these changes in the coming future the government must
take the initiative to develop new infrastructure, implement more tourism-
related projects and adopt various methods to promote domestic tourism in
order to increase domestic tourist volumes.
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http://africamoney.info/mauritius-tourists-to-hit-1-million-mark-by-2018-report/

5. FINDING TOURISM
JOBS IN MAURITIUS
Tourism is the third pillar of the economy of Mauritius after
the manufacturing sector and Agriculture. The tourism
contributes significantly to economic growth of the island
and has been a key factor in the overall development of
Mauritius.
In the past two decades tourist arrivals increased at an
average annual rate of 9 % with a corresponding increase of
about 21% in tourism receipts. Tourism contributed about
14 % of Mauritius GDP.

6. THERE ARE 8 SECTORS IN TOURISM
1. Accommodation is the most vital component of the tourism product and the tourist destination.
2. Food & Beverage is the fastest growing sector in tourism.
3. Adventure Tourism and Recreation - These include golf and tennis, outdoor adventure and
recreation; marine facilities and bone fishing lodges.
4. Transportation is divided in to three categories: air, ground and water. Airlines are used by many
tourists and are national, regional or international. Ground transportation includes taxis, car rentals and tour
buses. Water transportation is primarily by cruise lines and ferries.
5. Attractions are either natural (Seventh coloured earth, Chamarel), heritage (historical buildings,
museum, forts, old churches) leisure (casinos) or man-made (Waterpark).
6. Travel Trade - An important sector using wholesalers, tour operators and travel agents who package
the travel experiences. The packages consist of different elements of the travel such as air and ground
transportation, accommodation, meals, entertainment as well as other activities.
7. Events & Conferences - This sector is a major reason for travel and is classified in the three
groups, special events, meeting and convention and trade shows.
8. Tourism Services - It deals with marketing services, research and information management,
resource development.
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7. JOB RELATED TO TOURISM INDUSTRY
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Bakers and Pastry cooks,
Bakery Assistants,
Bar Attendants and Baristas,
Café Workers,
Checkout Supervisors,
Chefs,
Cleaners,
Club Managers,
Conference and Event Organisers,
Cooks,
Croupiers,
Crowd Controllers
Hotel Service Managers,
Kitchenhands,
Tourism and Travel Advisers,
Travel Attendants,
Travel Consultants,
Ushers,
Waiters,
Restaurant staff,
Concierges,
Kitchen assistants,
Customer service staff,
Divers

8. JOB RELATED TO TOURISM INDUSTRY
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Laundry Workers,
Licensed Club Managers,
Lotteries Agents,
Managers (Amusement, Fitness, and
Sports Centre),
Managers (Café and Restaurant)
Motel Managers, Other
Accommodation and Hospitality
Porters,
Restaurant Managers,
Shelf Fillers,
Short Order Cooks,
Tellers,
Tour Guides.

9. JOB OPPORTUNITIES
HOTELJOBS-
• http://www.hoteljobs.mu/
MYJOB – FIRST JOB PORTAL IN MAURITIUS
• http://myjob.mu/
CAREERHUB -
• hhttps://www.careerhub.mu
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10. GRADUATE TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT SCHEME (GTES)
• http://gtes.hrdc.mu/
NATIONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (NSDP)
• http://nsdp.hrdc.mu/
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME (YEP)
• http://www.yep.mu/
SERVICE TO MAURITIUS (STM)
• http://mof.govmu.org/English/Pages/Internship-under-the-Service-to-Mauritius-
Programme-(STM).aspx
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GOVERNMENT PROGRAMMES

11. LAUNCHING OF AHRIM GRADUATE INNOVATIVE LEARNING (AGILE)
http://www.hrdc.mu/index.php/news-press/250-launch-of-ahrim-graduate-
innovative-learning-agile
An industry-driven training for the Tourism and Hospitality sector targeting
unemployed graduates
In a bid to fill an immediate need for specific skills in the Tourism and Hospitality
sector, the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) and the Association of
Hoteliers and Restaurants in Mauritius (AHRIM) have set up the AHRIM Graduate
Innovative Learning (AGILE) programme. This industry-driven course is targeted
at unemployed graduates. The programme involves training and professional work
placement in 12 participating hotels for a period of one year. The graduates will be
taken into employment after successfully completing their training.
The AGILE programme was officially launched by Mrs Leela Devi Dookun-
Luchoomun, Minister of Education and Human Resources, Tertiary Education and
Scientific Research on Thursday 28 July 2016 at the HRDC Lecture Theatre, Ebène.
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GOVERNMENT PROGRAMMES

12. GEEK UP YOUR CV
GREAT PLATFORMS TO FIND GREAT IT CVS OR TO
DESIGN SOME

13. PLATFORMS FOR CV
AN OPINITATED GUIDE TO WRITING DEVELOPER RESUME IN 2017
• https://medium.freecodecamp.com/how-to-write-a-good-resume-in-2017-
b8ea9dfdd3b9#.2a4m7oew6
CANVA
• https://www.canva.com/
CVMAKER
• https://cvmkr.com/
KICKRESUME
• https://www.kickresume.com/
VISUALCV
• https://www.visualcv.com/
ENHANCV
• https://enhancv.com/
INBOUND MAURITIUS CV TEMPLATES
• https://inboundmauritius.wordpress.com/2016/01/29/5-tips-for-your-
resume-free-easy-templates/
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14. Tourism sector in Mauritius
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AHRIM – (Association of Hoteliers and Restaurants In Mauritius)
1. IRS - http://www.mauritiustourism.org/en/l-association/irs.html
2. HOTELS - http://www.mauritiustourism.org/en/l-association/hotels.html
ATP – (Association of Tourism Professionals)
http://www.atp.mu/
AIOM – (Association of Inbound Operators Mauritius)
http://www.aiom.mu/

15. EXPLORE THE
TOURISM INDUSTRY
It should be noted that as at end of June 2016, there
were 116 licensed hotels of which 111 were in
operation and 5 were temporarily closed due to
renovation works. The total room capacity of these 111
hotels was 13,092 with 27,523 bed places.
http://defimedia.info/next-five-years-mauritius-hotel-industry-set-steady-growth

16. HOTEL GROUPS IN MAURITIUS
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1. LUX RESORTS
2. CLUB MED
3. VERANDA LEISURE AND HOSPITALITY
4. STARWOOD HOTELS
5. CONSTANCE HOTELS
6. SOFITEL GROUP
7. ATTITUDE HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT LTD
8. INDIGO HOTELS AND RESORTS
9. MAURIPLAGE BEACH RESORTS AND MARADIVA VILLAS
10. ALIZEE RESORT
11. GOLD GROUP OF HOTELS
12. SOUTHERN CROSS TOURIST CO LTD

17. OTHER HOTELS IN MAURITIUS
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• Maritim Hotel Mauritius
• RIU Le Morne
• Intercontinental Mauritius Resort
Balaclava Fort
• Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa
• Outrigger Mauritius Resort and Spa
• Voila Bagatelle
• Radisson Blu Poste Lafayette Resort
and Spa Mauritius
• Hotel Saint Georges
• The Peninsula Beach Hotel ( ex Blue
Lagoon Beach Hotel)
• The Oberoi Mauritius
• Shanti Maurice
• La Palmeraie Hotel Mauritius
• Angsana Balaclava
• Holiday Inn Mauritius Airport
• Pearle Beach Resort & Spa
• Ocean Villas
• Aanari Hotel & Spa
• Tamarina Boutique Hotel
• Boutique Hotel 20 Degrés Sud
• Anelia Resort ( ex Klondike)
• Le Sakoa Hotel
• Seapoint Boutique Hotel
• Le Beach Club

18. OTHER HOTELS IN MAURITIUS
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• Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge
• Euro Vacances
• Marlin Creek Residence
• Coco Villas
• The Bay Hotel
• Les Aigrettes
• Les Lataniers Bleus
• La Maison d'Ete
• Ocean Beauty
• Pingouinvillas
• Chill Pill
• La Demeure Saint Antoine
• Auberge de St Aubin
• Villa Salines
• Les Chalets en Champagne
• Le Jardin de Beau Vallon
Restautant et Chambres d'hotes
• Villa Cazalines
• Mont Choisy Beach Villas
• Bakwa Lodge
• Voile Bleue ( ex Oasis)

19. OTHER HOTELS IN MAURITIUS
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• Chez Manuel
• Eureka
• The Gourmet Emporium
• Ile des Deux Cocos
• La Clef des Champs
• La Potinière
• La Vanille Reserve des
Mascareignes
• L'Aventure du Sucre - Le Fangourin
• Le Chamarel Restaurant
• Le Chateau de Bel Ombre
• Le Courtyard
• Le Jardin de Beau vallon
• Casela Restaurant
• Le Saint Aubin
• Domaine de l'Etoile
• Restaurant Cocoloko
• Varangue sur Morne
• Water Leisure Park
• Big Willys
• Bois Cheri
• Rêve D'R
• Flying Dodo Brewing Company

20. TOURISM AND
HOSPITALITY
COURSES
“Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work”
― ARISTOTLE

21. COURSES AT SIR GAETAN DUVAL HOTEL SCHOOL
 BUTCHERY
 CONCIERGERIE / GUEST RELATIONS
 CONNAISSANCE DES VINS/ WINE TASTING
 DIPLOMA IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT
 FRONT OFFICE
 HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
 HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
- CULINARY ARTS
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22. COURSES AT SIR GAETAN DUVAL HOTEL SCHOOL
• HOUSEKEEPING
• BASIC/ INTERMEDIATE GERMAN
• BASIC/ INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN
• BASIC/ INTERMEDIATE SPANISH
• LAUNDRY NC3
• LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT NC LEVEL 3
• NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN HOTEL MANAGEMENT
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23. COURSES AT SIR GAETAN DUVAL HOTEL SCHOOL
 PASTRY
 PERFECTIONNEMENT AUX SERVICES DES ETAGES
 RESTAURANT & BAR SERVICE
 TECHNIQUE EN DANSE ET CHOREGRAPHIE
 TECHNIQUES DE SERVICE AU RESTAURANT
 TOUR GUIDING NC LEVEL 3
 VILLA SERVICE NC3
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24. COURSES AT VATEL INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL
Bachelor in International Hotel Management
•Level II degree registered at RNCP by Ministerial order
•Total Credits: 180 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System)
•Length of studies : 3 ans
Admission prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent + entrance
exam
MBA in International Hotel Management
•Level I degree registered at RNCP by Ministerial order
•Total Credits: 120 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System)
•Length of studies : 2 ans
Admission prerequisites: High School Diploma + Undergraduate Degree +
Entrance exam
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25. CTH Level 4 Diploma in Hotel Management
 Entry Requirements: SC or equivalent or significant industry experience.
 Awarding Body: The Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH-UK)
CTH Level 4 Diploma in Tourism Management
 Entry Requirements: SC or equivalent or significant industry experience.
 Awarding Body: The Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH-UK)
CTH Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Hotel
 Entry Requirements: Diploma in Hotel Management or equivalent
 Awarding Body: The Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH-UK)
CTH Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Tourism
 Entry Requirements: Diploma in Tourism Management or equivalent
 Awarding Body: The Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH-UK)
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COURSES AT VOCATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE LTD

26. TOURISM EVENTS
“I would like to spend my whole life traveling,
if I could borrow another life to spend at
home.”
-William Hazlitt

27. EVENTS
Mauritius Billfish Release
Competition
Date: 26 to 31 January
Big Game Fishing. Venue: Off the
coast of Black River
Chinese Spring Festival
Date: 28 January
Thaipoosam Cavadee
Date: 09 February
Maha Shivratree
Date: 24 February
Venue: Grand Bassin
National Day Celebrations
Date: 12 March
Venue: Champs de Mars
China Town Food & Cultural Festival
Date: 06 to 07 May
Venue: China Town, Port Louis
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Royal Raid Trail Run
Date: 13 May
Venue: Yemen Nature Reserve, Black
River National Park and Bel Ombre
Nature Reserve
Mauritius Tour Beachcomber – Mountain
Bike Race
Date: 18 to 20 May
Festival Passe Portes
Date: 19 to 24 May
Venue: Théâtre Serge Constantin, Vacoas
Dragon Boat Festival
Date: 21 May
Venue: Caudan Waterfront, Port Louis
Surfski Week – Mauritius Ocean Classic
Date: 26 June to 02 July
Venue: Tamassa Hotel, Bel Ombre

28. EVENTS
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Mauritius Marathon
Date: 16 July
Venue: St Felix Public Beach, Bel
Ombre
Dodo Trail
Date: 16 July
Venue: West/South Coast of
Mauritius
Tour De Maurice
Date: 24 to 28 August
Ganesh Chaturthi
Date: 26 August
Maiden Cup
Date: 03 September
This prestigious race is run at the
Champ De Mars since 1843
Père Laval Pilgrimage
Date: 08 to 09 September
Venue: St Croix, Port Louis
Ferney Trail
Date: 9 September
Venue: Vallée De Ferney South East
Divali Celebration
Date: 19 October
Porlwi by Light
Date: First week of December
International Jockey’s Weekend
Date: 02 to 03 December
Jockeys from all over the world participate
in this 2-day event
Venue: Champ De Mars Race Course, Port
Louis
Christmas Celebrations
Date: 25 December

29. EMAIL: youthsceal@gmail.com / Website: www.youthsceal.wordpress.com / Facebook: Youth S.C.E.A.L
EMPOWERING YOUNG MAURITIANS
TO HARNESS THEIR POTENTIAL.
DOCUMENTS CONTRIBUTOR
• MICHAEL RABOT
• SEAN FOURMACOU
• VIKISH RAMA
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30. REFERENCES
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• Training by Hrdc- http://nsdp.hrdc.mu/index.php/training/tourism
• Map of hotels –
• https://mauritiusattractions.com/mauritius-hotels-map-i-69.html
• http://www.mauritiustourism.org/en/ahrim-members.html
• http://www.atp.mu/members.html
• http://www.tourism-mauritius.mu/
• http://www.hrdc.mu/index.php/news-press/250-launch-of-ahrim-
graduate-innovative-learning-agile
• http://www.mqa.mu/English/Pages/Advance-Search-Facilities.aspx