With the rise of GCC tourists to Mauritius, Dubai-based dnata Representation Services, part of the dnata Travel Group, has become an exclusive representation partner for the Mauritius-based luxurious Sun Resorts.
As the Representation partner, dnata Representative Services will operate sales and marketing of Sun Resort Properties across GCC countries, offering local expertise and personalized service to tourists heading to the beautiful island of Mauritius, where tourism has fully resumed after the pandemic.
The Mauritius footprint of Sun resorts across the island includes four resorts, La Pirogue, Sugar Beach, Ambre, and Long Beach, while the group also owns iconic leisure island, Ile aux Cerfs, featuring, German professional golfer Mr. Bernhard Langer designed world-famous Championship golf course.
As the favorite among golf lovers from the region, Sun Resorts offers a complimentary green fee for three signature golf courses during their stay, Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club, Anahita Golf Club, and Tamarina Golf Club.
Mr. Sébastien Doussin, DVP – Global Ground Services & Destination Management at dnata Travel Group, stated that “The Indian Ocean islands have always proved popular with GCC travelers, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, offering luxurious and secluded island retreats. With Mauritius fully reopening for tourism we have certainly seen an increased demand for travel there.
“With our local expertise, we are delighted to represent Sun Resorts Mauritius across the GCC, particularly as a brand that attracts various demographics of travelers across the leisure, corporate, and MICE segments. This also includes travelers with a keen interest in sport due to the quality of the golf courses in Mauritius. With the GCC region producing a number of golf enthusiasts due to the abundance of world-class courses in destinations such as Dubai, we can certainly see an opportunity here,” Mr. Doussin added.
Meanwhile, Ms. Joelle Edwards-Tonks, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Sun Resorts, remarked that “At a time when the industry and consumer faces recurring uncertainties, Sun Resorts has continued to move forward with confidence. Strengthening our presence in the GCC demonstrates our wholehearted belief in a bright and successful future.”
Dnata is a leading travel management company in the Middle East and India with offices in seven countries, including the UAE, Afghanistan, Bahrain, India, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
The firm offers travel management to large, medium and small enterprises through a large and diverse business-to-business portfolio. It adds a corporate leisure division for travelers to get the most out of their personal time.
