St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, portion of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, has celebrated the highly-anticipated official opening of The St. Regis Mauritius Resort, marking the brand’s first hotel in Africa and the 30th St. Regis hotel on the earth.
The official opening ceremony was inaugurated by the prime minister of Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam within the presence of Ashok Uttamchandani and Ashish Nurani, owners of The St. Regis Mauritius Resort, Frits van Paasschen, president and chief executive of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Hassan Ahdab, vp Africa & Indian Ocean and Bernard de Villèle, general manager.
The celebration was attended by greater than 350 influencers and guests from Mauritius.
Hosted on the exclusive St. Regis Mauritius Resort across the Manor House, the festivities were designed to celebrate St. Regis hotels from 1904 to 2013 and opened with a dance performance and speeches by the prime minister and van Paasschen.
The evening event included cocktails and an epicurean tour, followed by a spectacular fireworks show and live musical performances.
The St. Regis Mauritius Resort follows recent openings in Hainan and Shenzhen in China; Doha and Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi inside the Middle East; and Bal Harbour inside the Country, all in the last yr.
Having greater than doubled its portfolio in precisely five years, St. Regis continues its dynamic global growth, further strengthening Starwood’s lead in luxury hospitality, offering guests exceptional levels of service and delightful experiences in exciting destinations around the globe.
“As we add new, must-visit destinations to our global portfolio of hotels and resorts, the hole of The St. Regis Mauritius Resort truly marks a great milestone for the logo,” said Paul James, global brand leader St. Regis, The posh Collection, and W Hotels Worldwide.
“Celebrating Mauritius’ rich and various cultural heritage, we glance forward to welcoming guests to the precise address at the island, offering bespoke service and refined elegance both befitting of the destination and true to the St. Regis legacy.”
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