Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) signs commercial partnership with BBC Studios on a global campaign for Destination Mauritius
Mauritius, 10 November 2026
The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) has signed a commercial partnership with BBC Studios at the World Travel Market 2026 in London. Destination Mauritius will be launching a campaign in 2027 around some of BBC Studios’ upcoming travel content, including a Travel Show special for Mauritius.
The Travel Show is the weekly flagship travel series for the BBC News channel, bringing intelligent and engaging travel journalism to global audiences. Content from the show also runs on BBC.com and the BBC app. Each episode covers a single destination in-depth: exploring topics such as sustainable tourism, history and local culture. The Travel Show regularly wins awards for its storytelling, including winning ‘Broadcast Programme of the Year’ at the recent Travel Media Awards 2026.
World Travel Market London 2026 — Photo credit © Joey Nicles Modeste
The Travel Show Mauritius episode will feature the BBC’s bilingual presenter Emeline Nsingi Nkosi and feature the local gastronomy, nature, wildlife preservation and the beautiful scenery of this iconic island. The episode will be accompanied by digital content and be available as an in-flight programme on selected airlines.
In addition, ‘The Art of Escape’ will be a 3-part branded content series produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions, exploring unseen Mauritius over 3 themes: Food & Culture, Action & Adventure and Nature & Wildlife. It will detail authentic scenes and speak with locals to paint a picture of a multifaceted destination with heart and soul that is inviting you to explore yourself. Featuring travel photographer Jack Swynnerton, it will take us on a magical journey through the island.
About MTPA:
The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Tourism, Republic of Mauritius and was created under the MTPA Act 1996. Its main objective is the promotion of Mauritius as a tourism destination of choice for international travellers. To this end, the MTPA drives promotion and international campaigns for Destination Mauritius, participates in international tourism fairs while working hand in hand with local stakeholders. It contributes to strengthening the visibility of the island as a tourism destination.
About BBC Studios:
BBC Studios is the main commercial arm of BBC Commercial Ltd and generated revenues of £2.1 billion in the last year and profits of over £200 million for a fifth consecutive year. Able to take an idea seamlessly from thought to screen and beyond, the business is built on two operating areas: the content studio, which produces, invests and distributes TV and audio globally, and media & streaming, with BBC branded channels, services including UKTV, BBC.com and BritBox and joint ventures in the UK and internationally. The business made almost 3,500 hours of award-winning British programmes last year for a wide range of UK and global broadcasters and platforms. Its content is internationally recognised across a broad range of genres and specialisms and includes world-famous brands like Strictly Come Dancing/Dancing with the Stars, the Planet series, Bluey and Doctor Who.
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