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Sugar Beach hosts top international jockeys for the 2008 `Sun Resorts Jockeys International Week End`

Sun Resorts — 2008-12-02T20:00:00+01:00

Sugar Beach, Sun Resorts’s 5 star hotel on the West Coat of Mauritius, hosts top international jockeys for the 2008 Jockeys’ International Week End sponsored by Sun Resorts.

On 6th and 7th December 2008, horse racing aficionados in Mauritius will flock to the old Champ de Mars race track in Port Louis to see the top international jockeys in action. Among these stars: Aga Khan’s top man, Christophe Soumillon; French cracks Dominique Boeuf and Thierry Thulliez and South African champion Damien Olivier. They will compete over two days to try to win the title of ‘Best Jockey’. Horse racing is a national passion in Mauritius and Sun Resorts for the past years has been sponsoring this international event in collaboration with the Mauritius Turf Club and Air Mauritius.

“We are happy to welcome these international stars here at our new Sugar Beach. I hope the jockeys will enjoy some days rest before the big event this week end. Some of our guests will also enjoy this exciting week end together with thousands of Mauritians that will be at the Champ de Mars, ” says Andrew Slome, General Manager of Sugar Beach. The official draw of the Sun Resorts Jockeys’ International Week End for the allocation of horses to the jockeys in competition will take place on Wednesday 3rd December 2008.

Sugar Beach is a distinct hotel with a unique enhanced plantation style, combined with a resolutely contemporary touch, enabling its team to offer a unique 5 star experience to its guests. Since its reopening in August 2008 after extensive renovations, guests have now the opportunity to experience a unique blend of tropical lushness in harmony with modern contemporary lifestyle that is present at Sugar Beach. More than 22.5 Million US Dollars has been invested in upgrading the property to a 5 star standard and renovation works have lasted four months.

The complete refurbishment of Sugar Beach has seen the renovation of the 238 guest rooms and suites, 92 of which have being completely remodelled into Superior Ground Floor Villas. Twenty 1st floor standard rooms have been added to the inventory. The resort has reopened with 2 Villa Suites, 92 Superior Ground Floor Villa rooms and 164 Standard Rooms. The public areas comprising of the front entrance, the reception lobby, Mon Plaisir restaurant (the main dining room), the main pool and Citronella’s Café have also been enhanced.

Le Touessrok turns 30

Sun Resorts — 2008-11-19T20:00:00+01:00

Between history and memories

Le Touessrok has long built its reputation on the memories it has instilled in guests, so much that they often come back to the high spirited hotel of Trou d’Eau Douce, Mauritius. Celebrating its 30th Anniversary in November 2008, it is without surprise that Le Touessrok will be partying to the tunes of long loving and lasting memories and of surprises with these ‘repeater’ guests who are engaged in a long love story with the Sun Resorts flagship.

“If you want to understand today, you have to search yesterday,” says Pearl Buck. The celebration of this legendary hotel needs some recollection of memories that have instilled a unique atmosphere to Le Touessrok. The exclusive almost home-style hotel of the beginning – with celebrities like legendary singer Jacques Brel and guests who were starting to discover paradise-island Mauritius – gave way to Le Touessrok in 1978.

Touessrok – literally meaning ‘everything is rock’ in French – was seen as a dream hotel offering the possibility to its lucky guests of enjoying the private islands of Ilot Mangénie and Ile aux Cerfs. Between beach relaxation and sceneries really out of this world, Touessrok also marvelled guests with a choice of delicate and traditional seafood which quickly made its reputation.

“To celebrate 30 years of memories, of commitment and of passion, the hotel team has carefully planned a week of events and will give utmost importance to what makes the hotel so special,” explains Joerg Roterberg, General Manager of Le Touessrok.

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Forbes Traveler picks Le Touessrok among top 400 finest hotels in the world

Sun Resorts — 2008-11-13T20:00:00+01:00

The world`s most distinguished travel experts have picked Le Touessrok among top 400 finest hotels for the 2008-2009 Forbes Traveler 400. Forbes Traveler 400 is a rundown of the world`s best hotels, spread across six continents and presented geographically. Because these are world-class hotels that would rank mathematically close to one another, they are not ranked on this list.

“This new accolade is a wonderful present for Le Touessrok which is celebrating its 30th Anniversary in November 2008. Let us not forget that the hotel is often acclaimed as one of the best hotels of its type in the world and has won numerous other accolades recently such as the ‘2007 Best Resort Hotel in the World Award’ of British Airways Holidays or the ‘2007 Indian Ocean Leading Golf Resort’ of World Travel Awards and is the ‘Emirates Associate Hotel’ in Mauritius,” comments Joerg Roterberg, General Manager.

As stated by editors of the Forbes Traveler Magazine, “the Forbes Traveler 400 is more than a horse race between the world’s best hotels. It is a valuable resource for trip-planning. Our reviews are comprehensive, up-to-date and as bias-free as we can make them. For every hotel, we reviewed the rooms, service and overall experience, and also presented the particular highlights that define a property. Having a personal butler, for example, isn’t necessary for some travellers; they want to know about the Michelin-starred restaurant or world-class spa.”

Forbes Traveler Magazine set up a board of 79 luxury-travel experts from a wide variety of industries and asked them to rate nearly 800 highly regarded four- and five-star hotels in seven categories. The choice of the panellists was based on the fact that they have stayed in 20 or more 5-star hotels in the past 18 months and that they are not economically affiliated with any of the hotels they would then evaluate.

The list of 800 of the world`s top-ranked hotels was made from a variety of respected sources (brand-new hotels and hotels closed for renovations were excluded) and also allowed for individual nominations beyond the original pool of properties. The magazine then asked its experts to rate each property on seven criteria, namely: Service, Room & Bathroom, Décor, Food & Beverage, Public Areas & Facilities, Sports & Recreation and Location. The survey results determined the world`s top 400 hotels. Forbes Traveler Magazine then assigned the reviews to professional travel writers who visited these properties and did not receive special treatment from the hotels they covered.

The 2008/2009 edition of the Forbes Traveler 400 is available at the following address :

Top Resa opens in Paris

Sun Resorts — 2008-09-15T20:00:00+01:00

Sun Resorts is back at Top Resa. This year, the new positioning and visual identity of Kanuhura will be the centrepiece of our presence at the French world tourism fair. Brand new Sugar Beach will also be showcased to thousand of visitors. A special vote for thanks goes to the Paris office whose members have been very busy for this event. Top Resa, which has reached its 30th edition, happens for the first time in Paris, at Porte de Versailles exhibition centre, after having made its imprint at Deauville. From 16 to 19 September, airlines, TOs, travel agents and tourism offices will be present at this fair which will be renamed International French Travel Market in 2009.

La Pirogue wins TUI Holly Award 2008

Sun Resorts — 2008-09-14T20:00:00+01:00

La Pirogue wins TUI Holly Award as best ‘Long Haul Hotel of the World’

Sugar Beach among Top Ten ‘Best Hotels Long-Haul Destinations’

La Pirogue was awarded the most acclaimed TUI Holly Award as best ‘Long Haul Hotel of the World’ at a thrilling Award Ceremony which took place in Berlin, Germany, on Saturday 6 September 2008. Sugar Beach, another Sun Resorts’ property, also made it to the Top Ten hotels in the ‘Best Hotel Long-Haul Destinations’ list out of 12 000 hotels worldwide.

Every year, some 500,000 German travellers (TUI customers) vote for the top 100 holiday hotels worldwide out of 12 000 hotels. In 2007, La Pirogue already won the ‘Holiday Maker’s Favourite Hotel’ award. This year, the Sun Resorts property again achieved a leading position by being honoured as the Number 1 ‘Best Long Haul Destinations’. Of the ten properties which made it to the hit list of this category stands the newly renovated Sugar Beach.

“This is a magnificent achievement for La Pirogue, one of the most iconic resorts of Mauritius and best seller of Sun Resorts. I really want to pay tribute to the extraordinary work carried out by the whole team of La Pirogue to whom this Award is dedicated,” comments Nicolas de Chalain, General Manager of La Pirogue.

“The Award given to La Pirogue and the accolade of Sugar Beach by TUI, Germany’s leading tour operator, is credit to the performance of our company. In the travel world, a Holy Award is considered as an expression of exceptionally high customer satisfaction,” states Arnaud Martin, Chief Marketing Officer of Sun Resorts.

The award was presented by Kirsten Feld-Türkis of TUI Germany, to Peter Schmidt, Director Sales & Marketing Central Europe, during a gala event at Berlin. “We are happy that TUI, a recognised player in the world of tourism, has given this Award to La Pirogue which stands out as one of the preferred hotels in the world by TUI customers,” comments Peter Schmidt.

TUI will now promote La Pirogue in an important advertising campaign in Germany in 25 daily newspapers, 6 trade publications and 45 selected lifestyle magazines.

Golden Shores Awards at Sugar Beach

Sun Resorts — 2008-09-08T20:00:00+01:00

World Leisure Holidays rewards most performing travel agents

More than sixty South African travel agents were at Sugar Beach from 2 to 6 September 2008 for the traditional Golden Shore Awards organised by World Leisure Holidays, South African Tour Operator.

World Leisure Holidays, a company wholly owned by Sun Resorts, rewards every year its most performing agents – tour operators, travel agents and consultants – during the Golden Shores Awards, a well known happening for South African travel agents. This year, the event had a special tone at the newly renovated Sugar Beach, one of the most preferred hotels in Mauritius for South African travellers.

In 2007, World Leisure Holidays brought to Mauritius more than 20% of the total South African tourists coming to our island (17 000 out of 81 722). An outstanding performance by one of the best rated South African tour operators.

During the 2008 Golden Shores Awards, White Sand Tours, an old partner of World Leisure Holidays, entertained all travel agents through an exciting car rally that enabled them to discover more of Mauritius. Additionally, the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) was also a partner of the 2008 event and conveyed to the South African travel agents present a message to promote even more Mauritius in their country.

The Gala Night of the Golden Shores Awards was held on Thursday 4 September. Tommy Wong, Chief Finance Officer of Sun Resorts, took this opportunity to reiterate the commitment of the leading Mauritian hotel group in one of its most performing subsidiaries. Andrew Slome, General Manager of Sugar Beach, had a vote of thanks for World Leisure Holidays for its unconditional support to Sugar Beach and to other Sun Resorts hotels and to the Mauritian tourism industry as a whole.

Sugar Beach hosts Scenes of Mauritius

Sun Resorts — 2008-08-28T20:00:00+01:00

Sugar Beach hosts Scenes of Mauritius, painting exhibition by confirmed Mauritian artists

New contemporary Sugar Beach hosts since the 28th August 2008 a unique painting exhibition with top Mauritian artists under the aegis of the National Art Gallery. This group exhibition will enable nine confirmed artists to exhibit some fifty paintings specially commissioned for the event. It is an exceptional way of promoting visual arts and culture and sharing the Mauritian spirit to Sugar Beach guests.

“‘Scenes of Mauritius’ painting exhibition reveals to our visitors the diverse palette of scenes of Mauritius through the brush of some of the most talented local artists. By organising this exhibition we are offering the opportunity to take a short journey into the heart of our local culture as seen by the local artists,” says Andrew Slome, General Manager of Sugar Beach.

Sugar Beach, after extensive renovation works, has reopened in August 2008. The enhanced plantation style of the hotel, combined with a resolutely contemporary touch, enables its team to offer a unique 5 star experience to its guests. Guests have now the opportunity to experience a unique blend of tropical lushness in harmony with modern contemporary lifestyle that is present at Sugar Beach. One such project suits the new feel of Sugar Beach.

“This exciting project enables Sugar Beach to promote Mauritius Island and all its rich assets to the international traveller, who is more than ever keen to learn about the social and cultural aspects of the destination they are visiting,” adds Andrew Slome.

The National Art Gallery has readily accepted to collaborate with Sugar Beach on this project. Through its expertise and guidance, outstanding contributions from confirmed artists have been secured. The paintings of this group exhibition have been commissioned on a specific range of guided Mauritian thematic. “This display by Sugar Beach is not only innovative but also an incentive to an array of talents of different palettes, both emerging and established. This show is definitely providing a rich platform, underpinning the diversity of current artistic approaches and attitudes blossoming in our small island,” comments Thivynaidoo Naiken, renowned artist and Director of the National Art Gallery.

‘Scenes of Mauritius’ is more than an exhibition; it is a showcase of what Mauritius has to offer to the international traveller. The local public will also have the chance to view these paintings by taking an appointment.

Remodelled Sugar Beach opens for guests

Sun Resorts — 2008-08-17T20:00:00+01:00

A completely remodelled Sugar Beach has reopened on Sunday 3rd August 2008. The enhanced plantation style of the hotel, combined with a resolutely contemporary touch, enables its team to offer a unique 5 star experience to its guests.

“We are happy to welcome guests at a ‘new’ Sugar Beach which is now offering all the services and facilities to be expected from a five star resort. Sugar Beach is a renowned hotel with its specific plantation-style architecture with yet an exciting contemporary feel,” says Andrew Slome, General Manager of Sugar Beach.

Guests have now the opportunity to experience a unique blend of tropical lushness in harmony with modern contemporary lifestyle that is present at Sugar Beach.

The complete refurbishment of Sugar Beach has seen the renovation of the 238 guest rooms and suites, 92 of which have being completely remodelled into Superior Ground Floor Villas. Twenty 1st floor standard rooms have been added to the inventory. The resort has reopened with 2 Villa Suites, 92 Superior Ground Floor Villa rooms and 164 Standard Rooms. The public areas comprising of the front entrance, the reception lobby, Mon Plaisir restaurant (the main dining room), the main pool and Citronella’s Café have also been enhanced.

More than 22.5 Million US Dollars has been invested in upgrading the property to a 5 star standard and renovation works have lasted four months.