Mauritius-India Tourism Push: The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority is running a four-city trade push in Pune, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad, bringing 20+ local partners to spotlight Mauritius beyond beach holidays—family trips, luxury, MICE, wellness, golf, gastronomy and adventure—after Indian arrivals rose to 51,005 (+14.5% YoY) in Jan–Jul 2026. Travel & Tourism Partnerships: Emirates kicked off Arabian Travel Market 2026 with seven tourism MoUs, renewing ties that include Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, plus deals covering Seychelles, Madagascar, Sharjah, Malaysia, Finland and Western Norway—backed by joint marketing, travel trade programmes and familiarisation trips. Regional Consumer Alert: Woolworths’ WBeauty Complete Clarifying Shampoo (250 ml) has been recalled after Pluralibacter gergoviae was detected; a COMESA alert notes it was exported to Mauritius and other countries, with shoppers urged to stop using and return for a full refund. Film & Media Business: Motion Story Studio has launched in Johannesburg to expand virtual production in Africa, aiming to run the hub with the same creative and technical teams behind major international productions. Sports Spotlight: The Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships are set for Ahmedabad (Oct 7–10, 2026), with India’s squad named after medal success at the inaugural event in Mauritius in 2025.