Newly launched hotel brand, SALT, has opened the doors to its first resort, 59‐key SALT of Palmar located on the east coast of Mauritius. It is a beautiful base conceived to champion sustainability, connect with the local community and introduce culturally curious, style-savvy, modern travellers to the real Mauritius.
Anantara Mauritius Resort is located in the underdeveloped yet arguably most beautiful part of Mauritius, Blue Bay on the island's southeast coast. A protected marine park of unbelievably luminescent Indian Ocean waters and powdery white beaches, Blue Bay is also the island's premier snorkelling and diving destination with pristine coral reefs.
Coetzer Deysel is appointed General Manager of Anantara Mauritius Resort, opening in Q4 2019. Coetzer joined Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas in February 2016 as Cluster General Manager in the Maldives for Anantara Dhigu, Anantara Veli and sister property Naladhu Private Island. .
The appointment of Tashima as group sales manager for the Asia market, demonstrates the brand's commitment to growing this important market segment. Based in Waikiki, Tashima's focus will be on small groups for the beachfront Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort and Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort. Tashima's previous experience is as events and catering manager, Far East, for the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort. She also held management positions at the Pacific Beach Hotel. Tashima holds a bachelor's in Travel Industry Management from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, is a certified wedding and events planner and is fluent in Japanese with basic knowledge in Mandarin.
With an extensive background in sales and marketing and a deep knowledge of the tourism market trends in Mauritius, Perrier's experience comes from her tenure as cluster and head of sales and marketing for LUX* Grand Gaube & Belle Mare, a fresh- and forward-looking luxury accommodation tucked away in Belle Mare. She was also head of sales, groups and incentives, for the brand and sales manager and commercial coordinator for the all-inclusive Tamassa Resort in Bel Ombre. Perrier holds a bachelor of commerce, PR and marketing from the Curtin University of Technology and is fluent in English and French.
Shangri-La's Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Mauritius announces the appointment of Alexandre Giraud as executive chef. Chef Giraud will be responsible for maintaining the high standards of the resort's culinary department while managing a team of chefs, sous-chefs and stewards. He will also work on exciting new culinary experiences and enhancing the resort's reputation as an international dining hotspot.
Newly launched hotel brand, Salt, has announced its first property with the 59-key Salt of Palmar set to open on the east coast of Mauritius on November 1.
Called Salt, the new brand will be a sister proposition to Lux Resorts and Tamassa, with all three now siting under the newly created umbrella of The Lux Collective, overseen by chief executive Paul Jones, who has spearheaded the vision for Salt.
"Increasingly strong travel and tourism trends for the Indian Ocean nation of Mauritius are paving the way for continued positive hotel operating performances," says Hubert Golay, Vice-President of international hospitality real estate and leisure consulting firm, HTI Consulting, who have recently established a presence on the island.Mauritius experienced yet another year of record tourism arrivals in 2017. This is according to stats from the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) who announced that the island c ountry had outperformed official predictions last year, attracting a total of over 1.34 million tourists."Mauritius' continued and sustained tourism trends can be attributed to a number of factors," remarks Golay. "Increased air access is undoubtedly one of these as, over the past few years, we've witnessed a number of key international airlines either introducing new flights, increasing their number of flights per week or bolstering capacities on existing flights to the island."In a strong endorsement for Mauritius as a holiday destination, the idyllic island has also been consistently present in 'top destinations to visit in 2017, 2018' articles (CNN, Condé Nast, Travel and Leisure, Lonely Planet). "Mauritius is also widely regarded as a safe destination and, as such, has gained popularity as several other destinations have unfortunately suffered losses in arrivals due to safety and terrorism concerns," says Golay.In terms of hotel offerings, Mauritius is characterised by a diversified supply, ranging from midscale business hotels to luxury resorts (bulk of the market) and boasting the largest presence of international hotel groups of any country in Africa. Amongst these are brands such as Rezidor, Starwood/Marriott (with several brands), Accor, Hilton, IHG, Lux, Four Seasons, One&Only, Club Med, RIU, Outrigger, Shangri-la, Beachcomber, Oberoi, Angsana, Constance, Attitude and Veranda."When looking at the performance of the islands 5-star market in 2017, one sees a very positive picture emerge," says Golay. "Occupancy rates for these hotels increased 9.3% in 2017, compared to 8.9% in the previous year and a significant improvement from the 1.9% gain in 2015," he states. "With occupancy rates on the rise, these hotels also showed a sound growth of 8.4% in Average Daily Rates (ADR). The Revenue Per Available Room (RevPar) value for these hotels increased by 12.1% during the year, with a substantial 29,8% increase in RevPar in December 2017 vs. December 2016.Other principle drivers of tourism growth can to be attributed to several initiatives by the Mauritian government and tourism authorities in the past few years, in particular government efforts to promote economic diversification, a favourable business climate and solid infrastructure.November 2015 saw Mauritius introduce a two-year moratorium on hotel development. "Under the ban, only hotels already under construction (approx. 130 rooms in total) were allowed to open. This enabled existing hotels to undertake refurbishments without the threat of new supply coming into the market and allowed newly refurbished properties time to stabilise and benefit from higher rates and occupancy and, ultimately, better operating profits," explains Golay."Also in 2015, Mauritius developed a new Hotel Classification System aimed at providing prospective visitors with relia ble information on the quality of its hotels," he says. "Combined with the ban, the system aimed to encourage existing hoteliers to invest in upgrades in order to achieve better rankings," he says."Continuing plans include upskilling employees in the tourism industry to cater to the demands of travellers from emerging markets such as Mainland China and India by accommodating their cultural and culinary habits, setting up a Mauritius Commodities Exchange which will start automatic exchange of tax information with other countries in September 2018, establishing Mauritius as a hub for medical tourism and devising strategies geared towards boosting tourism in the low season," he says.In terms of new hotel supply? "There are currently only 3 hotels in advanced stages of development on the island. More hotels are in the pipeline and are mostly destined for inland 'smart city' locations or Ebene Cybercity but have not yet broken ground," states Golay."Today, however, there is limited prime coastal land still available in Mauritius and it's therefore difficult to foresee the 5-star and luxury market (which requires large plots and prime locations) experiencing significant new supply. We therefore anticipate existing hotel operations to continue thriving.""On the transactional side, there is relative liquidity in the Mauritian hospitality market as compared to most of continental Africa. With its mature and safe environment and established resort tourism offerings, Mauritius (as well as nearby Seychelles) is often preferred to continental Africa by European and Middle Eastern investors. In addition, several institutional investors are located in Mauritius," he says. "Five decades on from the country's independence in 1968, Mauritius is a flourishing democracy with an independent legal system and, thanks to its stability, an economic success. Tourism has made an important contribution to this stability and, with the improving global economy and the country carving out a new future tourism economy based on innovation, the country should sustain positive tourism numbers well into the future," concludes Golay.Hospitality and Tourism International Consulting "HTI Consulting" is a niche, specialist hospitality, mixed-use, real estate and leisure focused consulting company formed in 2003. To-date more than 450 assignments have been completed covering 43 countries in Africa and the Middle East, including Market and Financial Feasibility Studies, Valuations, Operator Selection, Management Contract Negotiation and Finance Raising.For more information on these and other services, please see our website: www.hticonsulting.com or contact Hubert Golay Tel: +230 (0) 581 56707 or [email protected]
With 10 years of sommellerie and 15 years of hospitality to his credit, Julien has already collaborated with many prestigious addresses of the catering and hospitality industry. "At the beginning it was the cuisine that fascinated me, and later the sommellerie allowed me to master the art of food and wine pairing, "he explains.
Hecker is tasked with continuing to establish the 200-room resort, including its three beach villas, following its relaunch in November 2015.
The Lux* Resort Grand Gaube in Mauritius has undergone a US$32m (€27m, £23.8m) renovation and is set to reopen in December with a "wellness centre like no other," according to the company.
Most recently, he was general manager of the Banyan Tree Takamaka in the Seychelles. Seguin also knows Mauritius well, having been general manager of the Angsana Balaclava, a five-star suites and villas property, and the Intercontinental Balaclava, a 210-room hotel – both in Mauritius.
Marriott International announces the appointment of Emmanuel Richardet as General Manager of The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa Mauritius . In his role as General Manager, Richardet will oversee the management and operations of the 190 room, 5-star resort on the tropical island of Mauritius. Richardet moves to Mauritius having previously been General Manager at the iconic Westin Vendôme located in the heart of the French capital, Paris, since 2014.
Constance Hotels & Resorts, the Mauritian group specialized in luxury hotels, has just announced the launch of its new brand "C by Constance". A first property under this brand will open its doors at the end of 2017 in Mauritius.
Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Mauritius is thrilled to announce Emmanuel Pauliat as the team’s new Executive Chef. With 25 years of culinary experience in city hotels and resorts, Pauliat’s gourmet expertise will be greatly valued and utilised at the iconic resort alongside his enthusiasm, ambition and creativity.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) (www.Marriott.com), today announced plans to launch its cutting-edge Aloft brand (www.AloftHotels.com) in the capital city of Mauritius with the signing of Aloft Mauritius Port Louis. Slated to open in early 2019, the hotel will be the brand's first adaptive reuse project in Africa. Located in the central business district area of Port Louis, the existing 9 floor office building will transform into the city's newest destination sensation complete with 150 spacious, loft-like rooms, accessible technology and a hip, social atmosphere."The signing of Aloft Mauritius Port Louis underscores the unstoppable momentum the brand has been garnering and our strategic commitment to grow the Aloft brand in key destinations around the world," said Alex Kyriakidis, President and Managing Director, Middle East and Africa, Marriott International. "With its urban design aesthetic and appeal to savvy travelers, the Aloft brand is particularly suited for adaptive reuse and in today's challenging economic environment, projects like this one can offer developers significant advantages. We are delighted to see the Aloft brand debut in Mauritius and see many opportunities to use this approach as an important growth channel allowing us to enter even more markets, more quickly."Owned by Green East Master Limited, Aloft Mauritius Port Louis is ideally located in close proximity to Le Caudan Waterfront district, the dynamic city center pulsating with activity including leisure, shopping, entertainment and a marina.Designed for today's always on the go and in the know traveler, Aloft Mauritius Port Louis will introduce stylish and affordable accommodation and amp up the island's hotel scene with tech-forward features, distinctive design and buzzing social spaces. Delivering urban-influenced design and an energetic guest experience, all rooms will offer spectacular harbor or mountain views and feature ultra-comfortable plush platform beds, large walk-in showers and complimentary Bliss® amenities. Guests can also expect the brand's signature WXYZ® bar, a buzzy public space where they can catch up on emails, read the papers, play a game of pool or grab a drink with friends, as well as a Re:mixSM lounge – Aloft's twist on the traditional lobby experience.Designed with the needs of the savvy next-generation traveler in mind, the hotel will offer SPG Keyless—the hospitality industry's first truly keyless entry system that enables guests to use their smartphone or Apple watch as a room key. Other features will include a Re:chargeSM fitness centre; a happening rooftop destination bar and pool with stunning views, Re:fuelSM by Aloft, a convenient 24- hour deli option for those on the go; as well as two modern meeting spaces supported by an 'In-Touch' business area. Fast and free Wi-Fi will be available throughout the property.Aloft Mauritius Port Louis will complement Marriott International's existing portfolio in Mauritius, comprising of three operating hotels under the St. Regis, Le Meridien and Westin brands and one hotel currently under development under the Sheraton brand.Let's get social. Follow @AloftHotels on Twitter, check us out on Instagram @AloftHotels, or head to www.Facebook.com/AloftHotels.
Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Mauritius has announced the appointment of Bernhard Haechler as General Manager. Having joined the iconic property last month, Haechler will continue to establish the resort as one of the leading hotels in the Indian Ocean, following its relaunch under Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts in November 2015.
Bringing a wealth of hospitality experience, Lindley Thomen has been appointed as the Resort Manager for Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita, where he will now oversee all daily operations of the luxury pool villa Resort and the Ernie Els Design golf course.
Four Seasons veteran Michel Volk has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita. Switching a paradise in the Pacific Ocean for one in the Indian Ocean, Volk makes the transition from Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, from where he was based for the last three years.