Shangri-La signs management deal for Mauritius resort
Dubai, June 22, 2014
Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has signed a management contract for Le Touessrok in Mauritius.
The group will take over management of the resort in August and plans to reflag and launch the hotel as Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Mauritius in September next year following a renovation, said a statement.
The deal follows the signing of a joint venture agreement between Shangri-La’s holding company, Shangri-La Asia, which has taken a 26 per cent stake in the property, and the resort’s owner, Sun Resorts.
Greg Dogan, president, Shangri-La, said: “Mauritius is a jewel in the Indian Ocean with white sand beaches. We are excited about the opportunity to invest in and manage a property such as Le Touessrok Resort, which has a rich history and legendary reputation for superb service.
“With the addition of Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Mauritius to Shangri-La’s portfolio, our guests will have another exotic destination to choose from in our growing collection of resorts in Asia and the Indian Ocean.”
The five-star resort is located on the east coast of Mauritius and features three villas and 200 guestrooms and suites. It also offers guests access to two islands: Ilot Mangenie, a private, secluded isle with 3.5 km of beach, and Ile aux Cerfs, where the 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course designed by Bernhard Langer is located.
Philippe Cassis, CEO of Sun Resorts, said: “I am very excited with our new agreement with Shangri-La which sets the basis of our new strategy to form strong partnerships with highly recognised branded international hotel groups to manage one of our first class resorts.
“I believe that the long lasting reputation of the Le Touessrok coupled with its association with Shangri-La will enable this unique resort to achieve its full potential and pave the way for a successful and mutually beneficial collaboration for many years to come."
The resort will continue to operate as Le Touessrok until it is renovated and then reflagged, added the statement. - TradeArabia News Service
