Hi all
I've been a part of this forum for years now and have silently benefited from discussions taking place here.
I have a comparatively new idea for a while now and was wondering if you guys could contribute to it.
I'm an Indian citizen and have stayed in Mauritius for more than 10 years. I came here when I was only 17 years old and have seen the island metamorphose from times when we used to pay for incoming calls on our mobile phones to now when we have 100 Mbps optic fibre connections available. To put it in short, I grew up here and am deeply in love with i'le Maurice.
Over the years, I have had friends and relatives come and visit me. One common thing I observed was that most of the tourist packages offered by tour operators mostly cover the famous tourist hotspots. I mean, there's only a set of destinations that is planned to visit and the package is pre made with little chance to explore.
During my stay, I tried to explore every remotest inch of the island and have walked miles on foot where bus services were not available to reach places like le souffleur, pont naturel, etc. So, it is safe to assume that most of the tourists go back without seeing the real natural wonders of our island or dining at the traditional creole restaurants.
My point is that I want to start a service that will showcase all of what Mauritius has to offer on a website and the tourist can pick his options and plan his itinerary according to his wishes. Once he submits a request, we can put that plan into action through local tie ups with taxi drivers, guides, etc.
I believe there is a huge market out there for such custom made packages. My question is, what will be the official hurdles that I need to clear to put such a company in place? What processes and registrations will I need?
Since I am now outside of Mauritius for a few years, where can I find a local partner to help me out with this?
Thanks in advance for your valuable inputs.