Mauritius
- A seasoned, multi-lingual & accomplished hotelier with 25 years experience in Resort Operations. - Positions ranging from GM to COO, in varied exotic & unique locations worldwide. - Worked in the Seychelles, Mauritius, India, the Far East, Istanbul & the Caribbean.. - Experience of "Pre-Openings" in challenging destinations. - Proven track record & in-depth experience in Sales & Marketing. - Specific expertise in "rebranding" & "positioning" of Resorts culminating in solid financial results. - Gained a sound business acumen leading to the optimisation of operational performances. - Inspirational leader, who enjoys motivating & developing young talent. - Exudes a visible passion for "turning around" properties at the top-end of the luxury market. - Successfully managed several award-winning deluxe Resorts, often in remote locations. - Critical "eye for detail" committed to delivering the highest standards of service expected. - Energetically "hands-on" with a down-to-earth approach, being flexible & adaptable. - Used to working autonomously & very bottom line driven. - Encourages a "can do" attitude inspiring his team to "think-out-of-the-box". - Sensitive to local political, religious & cultural diversities. - Team focused. - Firm believer in inspirational leadership. - My aim being to endeavour to create an environment, that will inspire the team to do their best & enabling them to realize their full potential whilst promoting personal growth & development
Operated by “Universal Enterprises Pvt Ltd” Member of ‘Small Luxury Hotels of the World” (SLH) • Voted “6th Best Resort in the World” (category for the Indian Ocean) by the “Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers Choice Awards 2024) • Recognized in the "Luxury Collection 2024" by the "National Geographic Traveler" magazine.
5 star Resort & Spa - Voted "Tobago's Leading Resort 2023" by the "World Travel Awards"
- Voted "Hotel of the Year" by "Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts" during the Annual General Managers Conference 2017.
- Member of the "Leading Hotels of the World" and accredited as a "Leading Spa". - Awarded "5 Star Luxury" Hotel Star Rating Certificate, Tourism Authority Mauritius - 2016. - "Mauritius Leading Spa Resort", World Travel Awards 2016. - Accepted in April 2016 as a member of "Pure Life Experiences". - Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame, TripAdvisor, May 2016 & 2015. - 7 Star Global Luxury Awards in 2 categories: Hotel & Resort as well as Spa, June 2014.
Now under Management with the "Oetker Collection". - Featured in "The Gold Standard 2014" in "Conde Nast Traveller", February 2014 edition. - Ranked in the Top 20 "Best Overseas Hotels" in the "Conde Nast Traveller 2013 Readers Awards". - Trip Advisor: Certificate of Excellence 2013 -"Gold List 2012", "Conde Nast Traveller 2012". - "Robb Report's Top 100 Resorts", April 2012 - "Seychelles Leading Boutique Hotel", "World Travel Awards 2012". - Member of "Virtuoso" in the USA