Russian tourism union reports no incidents involving tourists in Mauritius

Russian tour operators and local partners had reported no incidents involving Russian tourists in Mauritius as of October 14, the Russian Union of Travel Industry said amid unrest on the island.

ITM group representative Andrei Podkolzin said the company was in contact with clients and that tourists stayed in their hotels during the curfew. Art-Tour head Dmitry Arutyunov also said partners had reported no unrest in resort areas.

The Russian embassy announced a curfew extension covering 8:30 p.m. on October 14 to 5 a.m. on October 15, local time, and urged compliance.

Unrest followed the police shooting of a woman. Protesters blocked roads and burned tyres in several areas.

The Association of Tour Operators of Russia estimated that approximately 1,000–1,100 Russian tourists could be on the island. There are no direct flights between Russia and Mauritius.