Stéphane Poupinel has been named CEO at Beachcomber Hotels

With the announcement of the departure of Gilbert EspItalier-Noël after eight years at the head of Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels, Stéphane Poupinel has been appointed to succeed him as part of a smooth transition.The Board of Directors of New Mauritius Hotels Ltd (NMH), which operates under the Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels brand, took note, during a special meeting convened this Wednesday, October 19, 2022, of the departure of Gilbert EspItalier-Noël as Chief Group Executive Officer from June 30, 2023.

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His succession will be ensured by the current Chief Officer - Real Estate & Construction and Managing Director of the Semaris Group, Stéphane Poupinel, who will take up his duties on July 1, 2023.

Since his arrival at the head of NMH, Gilbert EspItalier-Noël and his team have successfully modernized and transformed the Group despite the challenges linked to the Covid-19 pandemic. After his retirement as CEO, he will continue to sit on the Board of Directors.

General Management Mauritius Curepipe

Beachcomber embodies the very essence of the traditional Mauritian hospitality. Pioneer of the island's hotel industry, Beachcomber introduced the authentic "Mauritian style", setting unique standards of quality and service. As the longest established hotel group, Beachcomber was able to select prime beach locations in Mauritius, and more recently in the Seychelles, to build the finest resorts in the Indian Ocean.