In 2014, VISA wrote a letter to the management of the Mauritius Duty Free Paradise protesting against the advertisements carried out by the tobacco companies of Winston and Camel brands in the duty-free shop at the departure terminal of SSR International Airport in Mauritius. Highly visible, eye-catching, strategically located, professionally-designed, colourful and lighted glass frames were used to portray cigarette packs with promotional text messages. Mauritius Duty Free Paradise was reminded that tobacco advertising is banned in Mauritius. The letter was copied to the MOH, WHO and other Ministries/organizations concerned. As a result, the advertisements have been removed from the duty-free shop of the airport. Click here to read the letter of protest
VISA NGO Mauritius
