This year, Emirates celebrates 20 years of operations to Mauritius and a winning partnership that has seen more than 6.5 million passengers carried on the Dubai-Mauritius route since 2002.
While celebrating the two-decade milestone Sir Tim Clark, president Emirates Airline, re-affirmed the airline’s commitment to Mauritius at a dinner reception held at the Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel in the presence of the Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Kumar Jugnauth and other dignitaries from the government as well as prominent business leaders and guests from the private sector, a press release said.
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.
Sir Tim Clark also celebrated the official opening of the Emirates Airline Swimming Pool and Sports Complex in Phoenix in the presence of the Mauritius Prime Minister. Emirates contributed $ 6 million to fund the construction of the swimming pool and sports facility which benefits the local community.