CIEL Hotels & Resorts News

Luxury Mauritian Hotel Group, Sun Resorts enters a new era as “Sunlife”

Mauritian hotel brand formerly known as Sun Resorts unveils its exciting rebrand and rebirth, Sunlife.

Mauritian hotel group, Sun Resorts has announced an exciting new rebrand, unveiling the new Sunlife, not just a new name but a reimagined philosophy and culture across all areas of the guest experience, building on the brand’s 45 plus years of history and heritage. The rebrand includes the newly launched ‘Come Alive Collection’ – a range of unique in resort experiences for guests to enjoy including Energy Gym, Sega Zoomba and Putting on the Ritz to name just a few. 

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Sun launches a new digital campaign #MyfirstSUNkissed

In line with the reopening of borders in Mauritius, Sun launches a campaign showcasing essentially the core emotions travellers can/could feel when visiting Mauritius after months of confinement. Travellers are encouraged to share their pictures with their digital community to spread some happy vibes after the rough times the tourism industry has been through. Check out the hashtag on the different social media platforms to discover beautiful pictures of Mauritius island.

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Protecting our coastline

Sun employees have participated in a clean-up, both on the East and West coast of the island, in collaboration with surrounding resorts and local authorities. Kudos to all Sun employees who generously donated of their time and energy to help protect the coastline of Mauritius!

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Sun Resorts publishes its Sustainability Report

Committed to applying daily sustainability practices in the way it does hospitality, Sun Resorts shared recently its Sustainability Report showcasing its efforts, and achievements towards strong ESG practices.

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Développement durable : La Pirogue obtient la certification Travelife Gold

La Pirogue, hôtel réputée de la côte ouest, a reçu la prestigieuse certification Travelife, dédiée aux hôtels et logements. Certification de développement durable par excellence, Travelife évalue la performance de l’hôtel et fournit une norme de certification innovante pour évaluer, prouver et communiquer les réalisations de développement durable. L’audit s’est déroulé pendant plusieurs jours en fin d’année 2019. Une équipe dédiée à cette cause particulière s’est mise au travail avec le support du General Manager et les employés de l’hôtel.

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Sun Resorts lance le protocole sanitaire SunCare

Suite à l’annonce en mai dernier de la collaboration avec SGS pour le label d'évaluation et de la désinfection pour l'industrie hôtelière, Sun Resorts lance aujourd’hui son protocole sanitaire SunCare, qui comprend son propre label SunCare - «Clean Resorts».

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Kanuhura Maldives achieves Forbes Travel Guide 5 Star Award

Sun Resorts is proud to announce that Kanuhura Maldives receives the “Forbes Travel Guide 5 Star Award”. This award is the highest recognition of our dedication to service excellence, commitment and a true sense of hospitality. Kanuhura Maldives is acclaimed for its “bohemian feel with whitewashed villas adorned with funky art and Iru bar’s beaded swings and beach teepee”. The Maldives made a splashy debut on the list, picking up six of the highest awards. Kanuhura Maldives is listed alongside Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa and St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort in the Maldives.

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Sun Resorts' Kanuhura Maldives awarded "Global Best Employer Brand Award"

Kanuhura Maldives has been awarded the “Global Best Employer Brand Award” by Employer Branding Institute. This now renowned institution features the Top Organisations who are exemplary and used marketing communications effectively for Human Resources Development & Hospitality Industries.

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Sun Resorts: Enhancing the guest journey through digitalisation

To adapt to the significant changes in the hotel industry, Sun Limited ("SUN") has launched an automation and digital transformation strategy with the aim of enhancing customer experience as well as increasing direct bookings.

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Stéphane Turin appointed new General Manager of Anahita Golf Club

Stéphane Turin has been appointed new General Manager of Anahita Golf Club and will officially assume his new duties mid-January 2020. Stéphane’s mission will be to ensure the progress and sustained growth of the Club. He will report to Patrice Legris CEO of Alteo’s property cluster as well as to the Board of Anahita Golf Limited, chaired by André Bonieux, CEO of Alteo Limited.

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Sugar Beach: réouverture du restaurant Citronella's

Après plusieurs mois de travaux, Citronella’s, restaurant emblématique du Sugar Beach a fêté son ouverture le 25 octobre devant un parterre d’invités et de personnalités. Lors de cette soirée, Nicolas de Chalain, le directeur du Sugar Beach, a tenu à remercier «tous les partenaires présents, ITEAT Academy ainsi que toute l’équipe du Sugar Beach dont le Chef Exécutif Mauree et Vedasen Chellayee, Executive Assistant Manager de l’hôtel. » Il souhaite que le Citronella’s puisse devenir une adresse incontournable sur la côte ouest. A cette occasion, le Chef Italien Giuseppe Costa, une étoile Michelin, a fait le déplacement de Sicile. Jeune Chef prometteur, Giuseppe Costa tient un restaurant au petit port de Terrasini près de la mer. Il a remporté le prix du Chef émergent du sud de l'Italie en 2009 avant de recevoir sa première étoile en 2014. Du 20 octobre au 4 novembre, il partagera son savoir-faire aux équipes du Sugar Beach sur la cuisine traditionnelle de Sicile.

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Victoires du Tourisme 2019 : Sun Resorts élu meilleure chaîne hôtelière

Le groupe Sun Resorts est fier d’annoncer sa victoire en tant que meilleure chaîne hôtelière, parmi une trentaine de nommés, aux Victoires du Tourisme. La soirée s’est déroulée jeudi 13 juin à Paris devant quelques 300 invités.

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2019 Golfers' Choice Award: Ile Aux Cerfs élu meilleur golf à Maurice

Sun Resorts est fier d’annoncer que l’île aux Cerfs Golf Club a été désigné meilleur parcours de golf à Maurice par Leadingcourses.com. Ile Aux Cerfs Golf Club raffle ainsi le Golfers’ Choice Award cette année avec une note de 9.1/10.Leadingcourses.com est le plus grand site de « reviews » golf en Europe. Le site répertorie et compare 25 098 terrains de golf dans 150 pays. Chaque mois, plus de 375 000 golfeurs utilisent Leadingcourses pour trouver les meilleurs parcours de golf au monde.

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Sun Resorts et Sega Tours accueillent les représentants de l'IAGTO

Du 3 au 10 mai, les hôtels Sun Resorts ont accueilli 13 représentants de plusieurs pays pour un FAM Trip ayant pour but de faire découvrir Maurice comme destination golfique. Fondée en 1997, IAGTO compte 2691 membres issus de clubs, hôtels, terrains de golf, opérateurs réceptifs, compagnies aériennes, offices de tourisme, médias et partenaires commerciaux agréés dans 103 pays. IAGTO c’est également 702 organisateurs de circuits de golf spécialisés dans 64 pays. Les opérateurs d’IAGTO contrôlent plus de 87% des forfaits vacances au golf vendus dans le monde.

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Sun Resorts intègre la Global Hotel Alliance

La Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), la plus grande alliance mondiale de marques hôtelières indépendantes, qui administre le programme de fidélisation multimarque primé DISCOVERY, a annoncé le 7 mai que Sun Resorts sera la dernière marque à intégrer son réseau en pleine expansion de plus de 30 marques indépendantes et 550 hôtels, dans 75 pays.

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Long Beach Hotel awarded "Food Waste Champion" title by Travelife

Long Beach Hotel, 5-star hotel from Sun Resorts has been awarded the "Food Waste Champion" title by Travelife, a certification program that gives hotels, travel businesses and resorts acknowledgement for their sustainable efforts (social, economic and environmental) in the tourism industry.

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David Anderson, CEO du groupe Sun : "Le développement durable, ingrédient essentiel pour le succès"

Le groupe hôtelier Sun vient d'intégrer le SEM Sustainability Index (SEMSI), indice boursier mettant en valeur les sociétés adoptant des pratiques de développement durable. Interview de David Anderson, CEO du groupe Sun par Leon Baya pour Le Mauricien.

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Sun Resorts wins the Sustainable Tourism Award at the International conference on "Digitalization and Sustainable Tourism"

Sun Resorts is proud to have won the first Sustainable Tourism Award issued for the first time by the Ministry of Tourism. It was during the international conference on "Digitalization and Sustainable Tourism" that this prestigious award was presented by the Minister of Tourism, Anil Gayan to Sun Resorts. Sun was represented by Sandrine Petit, Group Director of Marketing and Communication, Ali Abdool, Sustainability Specialist and Saleem Khadaroo, Corporate Manager, Sun Resorts Quality Safety Health and Environment.

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Sun Resorts: First hotel group to sign an MOU with the University of Mauritius

SunResorts is pleased to announce that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Mauritius (The International Center for Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality), this Tuesday 15 May.This signatory event was held at Sun Resorts Headquarters, Ebène Skies in the presence of the CEO of Sun Resorts, David Anderson and Professor D. Jhurry, CSK, Vice Chancellor, University of Mauritius. This collaboration between Sun Resorts and the University of Mauritius is a first step to strengthen the tourism industry - university linkage with the ultimate goal of promoting sustainable tourism.

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Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita celebrates Italian Gastronomy

Do you love Italian food? From the 6th to 10th of March, Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita celebrates the 'Flavours of Italy'. Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita and local artisan L’Artigiano are set to host a five-day celebration of Italian gastronomy to showcase the talents of four renowned international chefs: Chef Paolo Gionfriddo – our Restaurant Chef of Acquapazza, Chef Giuseppe Iannotti, Chef Vinod Sookar and Pastry Chef Valeria Rispoli.

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Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita : A la découverte des jardins grâce au QR Code

Revue de presse : Côte Nord N'133 - février/mars 2018 Nos hôtels sont posés dans de magnifiques jardins où la flore se décline en variétés multiples tant en couleurs, formes ou floraisons. Bien souvent, nous ignorons leurs origines, leurs histoires, voire leurs noms. Cette lacune a été comblée au Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita grâce à la visite interactive du jardin, où les clients peuvent découvrir des faits sur la flore des jardins paysagers du Resort grâce à la numérisation des codes Quick Response (QR) sur leur appareil portable.

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Anahita Mauritius: A unique place to be discovered

Anahita is real estate development at its best. Located on the East Coast of Mauritius, this luxury real estate sanctuary offers one of the best lifestyles on the island. Further expanding in its northern parcels, Anahita preaches a holistic approach to offer high-end services and products. A video was released few weeks ago, giving a hint about the worldclass facilities, postcard landscapes and fairy experiences in this haven of peace.

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Complete refurbishment for Bliss Restaurant at Anahita

Open since October of last year, Signature’s uniqueness resides in the innovative ways the chef explores and showcases the best Mauritian specialties, inspired by local products and our cultural heritage, omnipresent in our cuisine and recipes.

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New Golf Manager at the Four Seasons Anahita Golf Club

Coming straight from South Africa, Dave Usendorff is the new Golf Manager of the Four Seasons Anahita Golf Club.

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Anahita Spa partners with Thémaé Paris

Since last December, a tea-scented breeze floats around the 600m2 spa area of Anahita Resorts and Spa, and with good reason.

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The revival of Sun Resorts hotel in Maldives : Kanuhura Hotel

The hospitality space is an ever-changing one. Set up in the Maldives, Sun Resorts’ iconic five star Luxury Hotel, Kanuhura, has been in the midst of a major makeover for more than a year and welcomed its first guests in their new décor last December.

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CIEL Stories

CIEL Limited reports financial results for the Full Year 2020-2021

The decisive actions taken by CIEL in response to the global pandemic in early 2020 have enabled the Group to emerge stronger and leaner out of the crisis. Group revenue of MUR 17.9 bn and EBITDA of MUR 2.7 bn resulted in an EBITDA margin of 15.1% for the financial year ended 30 June 2021 (2020: 14.6%), despite revenue that has not yet fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels. CIEL’s profit after tax for the year stood at MUR 446M compared to MUR 2,178M losses in the prior period.

The global crisis did not stop the Group from looking to the future and continuing to work on the quality and resilience of its portfolio: it divested certain non-core assets such as the Kanuhura resort in the Maldives and the healthcare insurance business in Uganda.