Emirates is celebrating 20 years of operations in Mauritius and a “winning” partnership that has seen more than 6.5 million passengers carried on the Dubai-Mauritius route since 2002.
The airline’s president, Sir Tim Clark, has re-affirmed its commitment to Mauritius at the 20th-anniversary celebrations which took place at the Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel.
Guest of Honour at the event was the Honourable Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, Prime Minister of Mauritius.
In attendance were other dignitaries from the government as well as prominent business leaders and guests from the private sector.
Sir Tim Clark explained that Emirates is proud to support Mauritius’ economy and tourism agenda, by helping to bring visitors from all continents to the island.
“With the pandemic crisis behind us, I believe the future is bright for Mauritius and Emirates”, he said.
The Honourable Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius also attended the official opening of the Emirates Airline Swimming Pool and Sports Complex in Phoenix, Mauritius, with Sir Tim Clarke.
Also present were other local dignitaries. The airline said it contributed USD 6 million to fund the construction of the swimming pool and sports facility which benefits the local community.
For more information, visit Emirates.com.
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