Updated on 07/07/2022
Great news! Mauritius is fully open! We compiled the most frequently asked questions below. We also invite you
to consult the official Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority website for the latest updates and more detailed
information: https://mauritiusnow.com
Social distancing is recommended but is no longer mandatory. Masks are not required indoors and outdoors, including
in transportation (even if it is still recommended). To visit Reunion Island, it is compulsory for unvaccinated
people to present a Covid-19 test (PCR test less than 72 hours or Antigen test less than 48 hours). Vaccinated
travellers do not need to present any test upon departure. Since 14 May, ‘reasonable excuses’ are not required
for unvaccinated travellers (however a negative Covid test is still compulsory).
Over in China, the doors to our resorts and retreats
are open to domestic travellers only, as borders
remain closed for now. A health QR code is required
upon check-in. Local travellers from high and middle-risk
areas should check in with their regional's regulations.
The Maldives' one island=one resort has made it an alluring destination since day 1.
You are no longer required to present a PCR negative test result upon arrival to the Maldives. This applies to both
vaccinated and non-vaccinated travellers. Wearing a face mask is no longer mandatory, except at health facilities.
You must fill out an online Traveller Health Declaration
(https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/) within 48h of
your departure to and from the Maldives.
If you are coming from another resort, island or boat, you are no longer required to do a PCR test
prior to your arrival at LUX* South Ari Atoll.
As part of the Collective Care Program, all Team Members maintain protective measures, and public facilities are
sanitized frequently to keep you, our Team Members, and our communities safe.
COVID-19 insurance: The Maldives offers a COVID-19 insurance which travellers
can purchase prior to their arrival. It covers medical expenses, isolation and transportation costs.
Package: https://myallied.mv/type/inbound-allied/new
FAQs: https://allied.mv/insurance-plan/allied-inbound
From the 1st of July 2022, all travellers (both vaccinated and unvaccinated) can travel freely to Mauritius.
There is no need to present a PCR test at embarkation, and no PCR test will be carried out upon arrival.
You can stay at LUX* Grand Baie, LUX* Grand Gaube,
LUX* Le Morne, SALT of Palmar, and Tamassa Bel Ombre. Note that SALT of Palmar is adults-only.
All of our Team Members and their immediate families
have been vaccinated. We also take daily temperature
checks of all Team Members, as well as all precautions
to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
As from the 1st July 2022, you are no longer required to wear a mask except
in certain public areas including airports, public transport, and hospitals.
After going through baggage claim, you can reach your hotel by organised transfer, taxi,
rental car, or any other means of transportation. Just be sure to disinfect your hands,
wear a mask and roll down the windows!
Yes. The test can be conducted at the resort and be collected by the private clinic at your expense.
Just get in touch with us at Reception so we can schedule it for you.
Cancellation Policy
No penalty until 7 days prior to arrival, with a full refund of prepaid amounts, as from 01.01.2022.
Exception: No penalty until 14 days prior to arrival for the stay period 23.12.22 – 06.01.23 for Mauritian
properties & 23.12.22 – 02.01.23 for Reunion Island properties, with prepaid amounts fully refunded.
Postponed Stays Policy
Should a guest not wish to cancel the booking, the guest is welcome to postpone their stay up to 7 days prior to
arrival for stay dates until 31 October 2023. Exception: Until 14 days prior to arrival for the stay
period 23.12.22 - 06.01.23
The then applicable pricing and conditions, combinable with any active
offers at the time of rebooking, will apply for the new stay dates.
Cancellation Policy
All reservations for arrivals until 22 December 2022 will not be subject to any
cancellation charges until 14 days prior to arrival and any prepared amounts will be
entitled for new travel date changes.
For all reservations for arrivals from 23 December 2022 to 10 January 2023 cancellations up to 40 days
prior to arrival will be free of charge and any prepared amounts will be entitled for
new travel date changes.
Postponed Stays Policy
For postponed stays with original arrival dates between now and 22 December 2022,
no rebooking charges will apply, and the new stay dates will be confirmed at the same
originally booked rate for new stay dates up to and inclusive of 22 December 2022.
For new stay dates from 23 December 2022 onwards, these stays will be confirmed at the rate
applicable.
Cancellation Policy
No penalty until 7 days prior to arrival, with a full refund of prepaid amounts.
Postponed Stays Policy
Should a guest not wish to cancel the booking, the guest is welcome to postpone
their stay up to 7 days prior to arrival for stay dates until 31 October 2023.
The then applicable pricing and conditions, combinable with any active offers at the time of
rebooking, will apply for the new stay dates.
All of the above may be subject to change.
This March, in line with the International Women’s Day 2023 theme #EmbraceEquity, The Lux Collective is proud to spotlight its powerhouse of women’s strength at the resorts worldwide. Equal opportunities are not enough as people start from different places. Recently presented with the established Great Place to Work accreditation, the Group firmly believes and delivers equitable action to bring tr…...
The Lux Collective is delighted to announce that its portfolio of resorts and spa - LUX* Grand Baie and its LUX* ME Spa, LUX* Grand Gaube, LUX* Le Morne, LUX* South Ari Atoll, and SALT of Palmar - have been conferred six prestigious Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards. As new global winners in 2023, LUX* Grand Baie emerges as a coveted Five-Star Award Winner while the sister resorts and spa each earne…...
Global hospitality group The Lux Collective’s well-loved LUX* South Ari Atoll in the Maldives is the official resort host of South African-based conservation couple, Beth Neale and Miles Cloutier, who break the Guinness World Record for the longest underwater kiss to mark the Valentine’s Day 2023. A mermaid at heart, Beth Neale is a 4-time South African free-diving champion, conservation filmmake…...
The award-winning resort of The Lux Collective, LUX* South Ari Atoll is a favourite destination resort among couples. With a tropical chic setting set for romantic escapes. it offers Extraordinary Experiences featuring a collection of romantic surprises. Floating breakfasts in the pool? Dinner on a sandbank or a private cinema under the stars? This resort sparkles holiday romance with its many way…...
Global hospitality group The Lux Collective announces the appointment of Jeremie de Fombelle as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. In line with its vision of developing talents from within, this promotion emphasised the Group’s commitment to identify and take the best out of its people. A passionate hotelier, Jeremie hails from France where he graduated from the Vatel International Business Schoo…...
Celebrate the most romantic time of the year at LUX* Grand Gaube. Indulge in a journey of romance with exquisite dining experiences, bespoke spa rituals, and an island escapade with mesmerizing ocean views – all promising an enchanting experience this Valentine’s Day. Our crème de la crème packages will sweep sweethearts off their feet. It also includes some couple fun such as Cinema Paradiso Lov…...
LUX* South Ari Atoll, the renowned Maldivian resort of The Lux Collective, kicked off the year of 2023 by making wishes come true. The Tree of Wishes ceremony is the long-living tradition of LUX* Resorts & Hotels, taking inspiration from temples in Japan and China, native American tribes, and even Yoko Ono’s Wish Tree art installation. Open to all guests, the ceremony invites the participants…...
Promoting an ecological and sustainable way of life in order to protect nature: this is the aim of the initiative set up by LUX* Le Morne in collaboration with schools in the region. Two awareness campaigns, namely Kids Go Green and Zero Waste Awareness, took place throughout this year. While both campaigns achieved their objectives, the Kids Go Green campaign was named, amongst the Top 3 initiati…...
The Lux Collective’s award-winning resorts in Mauritius have unveiled an exciting line-up of festivities to help guests plan and celebrate life this festive season. For an extraordinary stay, LUX* Grand Baie, LUX* Grand Gaube, LUX* Le Morne, SALT of Palmar and Tamassa Bel Ombre will indulge guests with spa, culinary and fun-filled activities - to reconnect with self and one another. ❖ LUX* Grand…...
This festive season, in line with the launch of the new global LUX* campaign Life Extraordinary, The Lux Collective presents the very first NFT (Non-Fungible Token) brand activation – LUX* Christmas Collectible Raffle. With innovation in its DNA, the Group aims to elevate the unique LUX* brand positioning globally across channels, now including the web3 platform (also known as Web 3.0 - a new iter…...
The world of exciting adventures and a “glowing” start of 2023 awaits everyone at LUX* South Ari Atoll this Festive Season. The renowned property of The Lux Collective recognised this year as “Best Family All-Inclusive Resort” by International Travel Awards and “Leading Luxury Resort in the Maldives” by SATA is presenting its “Glow On” themed programme running from December 22nd to January 7th, 2…...
Looking to 2023 and beyond, The Lux Collective has revealed four innovative projects for its luxury flagship brand LUX*. Travellers seeking rich cultural heritage and scenic settings can explore the desert of Sharjah with a duo of openings, LUX* Al Jabal and LUX* Al Bridi. Those seeking a new-kind of island life can uncover the jungle-draped coastlines of LUXNAM* Phu Quoc in Vietnam while, for tho…...
In celebration of tropical wanderlust, conscious contemporary lifestyle brand DIARRABLU partners with LUX* South Ari Atoll in the Maldives to present a Resort ‘23 collection named “FILUN” (Maldivian for “escape”) inspired by the island’s vibrant colours and warm culture. As one of the biggest Maldivian islands, the award-winning resort of The Lux Collective is an ideal place for creativity with i…...
The Lux Collective announces the launch of new global LUX* campaign Life Extraordinary - for its flagship brand LUX*. “We have partnered with leading brand and experience design consultancy Matter of Form to create a strategic, awareness-driving campaign to permeate the unique LUX* brand positioning globally across channels. We believe that time is luxury and every precious moment is worth celeb…...
LUX* Grand Gaube elevates its wellness experience with the launch of its Wellness Junior Suites on November 1, 2022. An assortment of health-focused perks and amenities await guests in the Wellness Junior Suite, to enhance the body, mind, and nutritional well-being. With an integrated wellness programme, the modern room category provides a holistic setting for serenity and calm. Upon arrival, gue…...
October is a month of celebrations for LUX* Grand Gaube – a retro-chic tropical resort of The Lux Collective. With a series of global recognitions by coveted titles and industry partners, the property reinforces its position as a top leading resort in Mauritius, offering extraordinary experiences to its guests. Well-loved by travelers seeking luxury destinations and gastronomic experiences, LUX*…...
October is a successful month for LUX* South Ari Atoll, the renowned Maldives destination of The Lux Collective. Once again, the property confirmed its status as one of the leading resorts in the tropical country with a series of notable wins. The spacious resort with a playful and modern soul is made for travellers looking for a distinctive experience and exquisite dining options with an ocean v…...
The Lux Collective is delighted to announce that LUX* Grand Gaube, LUX* Le Morne, LUX* South Ari Atoll, LUX* Belle Mare and SALT of Palmar have been voted The Best Resorts In The World for Indian Ocean in the coveted annual Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards. Now in its 35th year, the Awards continue to capture top travel experiences worldwide which Conde Nast Traveller readers love best…...
Global hospitality group The Lux Collective and P Q Hai Quoc Joint Stock Company have signed a hotel management agreement to build a luxury overwater resort under the LUX* Resorts & Hotels brand on the island of Phu Quoc, Vietnam. Named LUXNAM* Phu Quoc, the resort is set in one of Asia’s most sought-after destinations and is expected to open in late 2024. "We are honoured to partner with th…...
The Lux Collective’s award-winning resort LUX* South Ari Atoll announces a week of after-sunset festivities to wow its guests. As the sun goes down, hot Maldivian nights from 5 -10 October 2022 will unveil a range of extraordinary experiences across the tropical island, one of the largest luxury resorts in the Maldives. Join Not-Your-Ordinary Beach Parties Ever thought that beach barbeque is of…...
Nestled in the heart of Shangri-La, Yunnan Province, between the rolling hills of the ancient city of Dukezong, the newest hotel addition to LUX* Tea Horse Road China - LUX* Tea Horse Road Shangri-La will open on 21 September 2022. Curated by the global hospitality group The Lux Collective, LUX* Tea Horse Road China presents one of the world’s greatest travel experiences at beautiful off-grid des…...
Highlighting the signature LUX* ME concept, a holistic approach to wellbeing, LUX* South Ari Atoll celebrates its new partnership with Technogym, the leading provider of fitness experiences, and launches the latest advanced fitness equipment. The award-winning Maldivian resort also invites its guests for a series of innovative trainings, where the new cardio collection with combined biocircuit wo…...
Global hospitality group The Lux Collective and Jumbo Group in China have signed a hotel management agreement in July 2022 to build the first LUX* urban resort in Guangzhou, China – LUX* Guangzhou. This latest signing marks The Lux Collective’s first foray into one of the top three first-tier cities in China and will boost its brand presence in a highly important strategic source market. The new h…...
With a strong belief and passion in talent development, The Lux Collective’s well-loved resort LUX* South Ari Atoll announces its recent internal promotions and names the key players in Culinary and Food & Beverage teams. Hussain Niyaz – Assistant Director of F&B Born and raised in the sunny Maldives, Niyaz started his career back in 2001 as a waiter in Four Seasons Kuda Huraa. Along his…...
Award-winning luxury eco-friendly resort LUX* South Ari Atoll, known for its passion for sustainable travel and development, is proud to be the main partner and welcome the Blue Odyssey sailing project spotlighting Porrima - the world’s first vessel powered solely on renewables by solar, wind and hydrogen energy. It will venture for the first time to the Maldives. Sailing under the Swiss flag, Po…...
LUX* Le Morne, which has been setting itself apart for its high environmental standards and approach to sustainable tourism, has added yet another green feather to its cap this June. The resort secured the “ Platinum ECOsmart” accreditation by Greengage Solutions, an independent sustainability and environmental auditor. The resort, which forms part of The Lux Collective, was rewarded for its stron…...
Thanks to its innovative and restorative approach to celebrations, the luxury resort in the Maldives was recognised by the LUXlife Global Wedding Awards. Launched in 2016 and now returning for the sixth consecutive year, LUXlife 2022 Global Wedding Awards aims to join the finest businesses across the wedding industry, from wedding planners and stunning venues to high-end caterers and bespoke stat…...
The family-oriented luxury resort in the Maldives inspires by example, with an array of sustainable initiatives to support the global conscious travelling trend. ‘Empowered’ by the sun Being one of the biggest resort islands in the country, LUX* South Ari Atoll is always on the lookout for new ways to make a difference and lower its impact on the beautiful natural surroundings. The property has i…...
April at LUX* South Ari Atoll was full of engaging events and workshops, with creative souls from around the world invited to express their love for the Maldives. A visiting artist from Germany, Jeaninne Platz, is a renowned calligrapher and an artist with marine focus. She is famous for painting using only her hands and a scrapper. Over the years, she has been established as an artist thanks to…...
This Stop Food Waste Day on 28 April, LUX* Le Morne and LUX* Belle Mare are taking their food waste fight one step further by organising a series of zero waste workshops and activities every day between 24 and 30 April that aims to educate and inform guests on how they can reduce food waste whilst on vacation and even long after their holiday tan has faded. According to FWH Mauritius, 5,281 tonne…...
From Easter celebration to exciting workshops: there are fun activities for everyone on the island. Maldives is no longer a destination for honeymoon and weddings only. LUX* South Ari Atoll, located in a magnificent preserved marine area, opens doors to a world of educational adventures for travellers of all ages and interests. Guests are invited to stay, play, and learn to take home not only hap…...
Promote an eco-friendly, sustainable lifestyle and protect nature: such is the pledge of LUX* Le Morne as it ties up with schools in the community. Through the implementation of two major projects, Kids Go Green and the Zero Waste Awareness Campaign, the resort is determined to continue playing its part in moving towards a sustainable Mauritius. Jérémie de Fombelle, General Manager of LUX* Le Mor…...
LUX* South Ari Atoll is proud to celebrate women's achievements and highlight its commitment to promote gender equality by raising awareness against bias and stereotypes. This year, LUX* South Ari Atoll celebrates all the powerful and influential women throughout the month of March by recognizing female leaders among its team members and across the country while sharing their uplifting stories, c…...
Eco-conscious weddings are on the rise as couples become more mindful of how their celebrations impact the environment. With travel restrictions easing and vaccinations available, many are buoyed by the prospect of celebrating their big day in far-flung, beautiful destinations, but with more intention and personalisation. An island nation like Mauritius is ideal for a sustainable lifestyle, and w…...
LUX* South Ari Atoll invites guests to celebrate love with its romantic escape experiences this Valentine. Showcasing a playful, fun and modern vibe, the resort highlights one of their Collectable Experiences on this special occasion – “Couple Goals in the Maldives” – a package that is curated to restore the couples and bring them closer to each other. The experience starts with a secret gift tha…...
Following an intensive six-month training on the management and optimisation of food waste, LUX* Le Morne is proud to have been awarded “The Pledge All Star”, the highest distinction of the international certification “The Pledge on Food Waste.” The obtention of this label, a Singapore-based certification and benchmarking system, strengthens the resort’s commitment to sustainable development and i…...
Innovative luxury hotel group LUX* Resorts & Hotels, has opened its doors to LUX* Grand Baie, a new generation boutique-style hotel and the first of its kind in the Indian Ocean. Its elegant and distinctive look is born out of a collaboration between multi-award winning British interior designer Kelly Hoppen CBE, who has worked with The Lux Collective for over a decade, and Mauritian architect…...
Vegans, vegetarians or reducetarians on vacation do not have to limit their diets to salads whilst at LUX* Resorts & Hotels, SALT and Tamassa. This Veganuary, all restaurants operating in the three hospitality brands under The Lux Collective’s umbrella launched their Keen on Green concept that everyone (regardless of dietary preference) will love. Under the guidance of Corporate Chef Dave Min…...
LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas rounded off the year by celebrating its community initiative with a donation of USD10,092 (€8,700) to a local non-profit organization and long term partner, Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme (MWSRP). The donation was raised in October 2021 in conjunction with LUX* Resorts & Hotels’ 10th anniversary, where a 10-night stay was auctioned off to the h…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels’ new flagship in Mauritius opened its doors to welcome its first guests on 1 December 2021. The new generation boutique-style resort offers sophisticated beachside living for the modern, discerning traveller, with exciting dining concepts, state-of-the-art fitness and wellness facilities as well as unique Mauritian experiences for all to discover. “LUX* Grand Baie Resort…...
LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas presents its Once in a Lifetime festive programme with an exciting Moulin Rouge-theme New Year’s Eve Countdown from 22 December 2021 to 7 January 2022. Aptly named Once in a Lifetime, the programme captures the soul of the Indian Ocean with activities and events that highlight the rich art, culture and heritage. Guests can enjoy painting workshops led by t…...
The Lux Collective, a luxury hospitality management company headquartered in Singapore, and Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) announced plans for two new innovative hospitality projects in the United Arab Emirates. The upcoming properties will be located in the Al Bridi Nature Reserve and on the spectacular Al Soueifa mountain, overlooking Khorfakkan Beach, in the emirate of…...
LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas is proud to announce its latest sustainability initiative — The Zero Waste Weddings. Part of the recently launched wedding catalogue — Say “I Do” in Paradise — it’s everything and more guests can dream of at no additional cost. Ensuring the co-existence of low-impact destination weddings and luxury, the wedding catalogue features three fresh themes — Wander…...
To mark the full reopening of Mauritius, LUX* Resorts & Hotels presents fresh new looks and exciting experiences for guests to fully immerse in the local community and destination. Guests can look forward to LUX* Le Morne’s lighter, brighter facelift; harvest own greens for lunch at LUX* Belle Mare’s organic farm; explore the Mauritian rum culture with LUX* Grand Gaube’s resident mixologist a…...
After 17 months of closure due to renovations and Covid-19, LUX* Le Morne Resort, the jewel on the south coast of Mauritius, part of LUX* Resorts & Hotels group, unveils a completely fresh perspective with minimalist elegance and refined interiors, deeply inspired by the destination. The romantic beachfront resort embodies the perfect chic contemporary island lifestyle and boasts immersive and…...
Launched today, the first three episodes of The Lux Collective’s podcast <The Spirit of Lux> delve behind-the-scenes with the many change agents who helped transform this luxury hotel management company from its humble origins in the Indian Ocean into one of the most dynamic and exciting hospitality groups that strive to make each moment matter and care about what matters each and every day.…...
LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas is set to be the island paradise for electronic music with a week-long festival — Maldives Music Week - As The Sun Goes Down. This festival, spread across multiple venues, will feature live performances by seven renowned International DJs — Facundo Mohrr (Argentina), Apache (France), Oriol Calvo (Spain), Gui Defilippi (Brazil), Fischetti & Radice (Brazi…...
The sandy white beaches and sparkling emerald-green waters of Mauritius will welcome vaccinated guests to enjoy in-resort holidays on the island starting from 15 July 2021. Whether it is a romantic rendezvous, family bonding or a getaway with friends, LUX* Grand Gaube Resort & Villas provides the perfect immersive Collectable Experiences to keep your party entertained. Hug Me Honey With 14 h…...
Popular Brazilian actor Flavia Pavanelli chose LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort and Villas to escape to the tropics and experience the LUX* lighter, brighter hospitality. At 22, Flavia has established herself as an actress, YouTuber and writer. Her social networks add up to more than 20 million subscribers, where she shares beauty, fashion and lifestyle tips. Her most recent work as an actress was in “…...
With the motto of reinventing health and wellbeing, LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas is delighted to announce their upcoming wellness retreat - Spirit of the Sea - in collaboration with Lee Wellness. During this 3-day experience, energy healing practitioners will guide you through a spiritual journey to help you understand energy healing and balancing techniques. The retreat is designed in…...
LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas is pleased to announce the appointment of its new General Manager, Mr. Patrice Aira. Joining the resort on 20.03.2021, Patrice brings more than 25 years of international hospitality experience to the role. With an extensive career across the globe — United States, Canada, Egypt and Indian Ocean — he has previously worked at Lily Beach Resort & Spa in th…...
From the Indian Ocean to East Asia, 11 resorts under The Lux Collective umbrella celebrate Global Wellness Day with a 10-hour virtual wellness festival. Wellness activities will be streamed on the resort’s respective IGTV platform at different times throughout the day, based on Mauritius’s time zone (GMT +4). On 12 June, friends of LUX* Resorts & Hotels, SALT Resorts and Tamassa Resorts will…...
The highly anticipated LUX* Grand Baie Resort & Residences will open on 1 November 2021, unveiling a new generation of boutique-style resort for the modern, discerning traveller. Located in the north of Mauritius known for its lively beachside cafes, bars and artisanal local crafts, the elegant hideaway will be nestled in the Grand Baie lagoon overlooking emerald-blue waters and white sandy be…...
Located in the picturesque port town of Marseillan, LUX* La Baraquette Resort & Residences overlooks a private vineyard and the picturesque Thau Lagoon, the 240 kilometres UNESCO world heritage site, with 84 suites as well as 167 apartments and villas enjoying spectacular vistas of the surrounding countryside and the lagoon. This mixed-use development, built in partnership with leading develo…...
Malé – Nothing beats romantic getaways when it comes to the Maldives, however, this Valentine’s Day LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas will jazz up the day by expanding the tradition by embracing all forms of love whether it is romantic love, healthcare worker’s care for patients, unconditional love between family members or very often, the kind of love people overlook - self-love. To celebr…...
Surrounded by lush tropical gardens with a stunning view of the majestic karst formations sits the luxurious LUX* Chongzuo, Guangxi Resort & Villas, Daxin County’s first international luxury resort. ‘We are very excited to launch LUX* Resorts & Hotels’ first ultra-luxury property in China, in partnership with owning company, Guangxi Daxin Mingshi Yijing Tourism Development Co. Ltd,” said…...
Mauritius – The festive season is officially here! If you are wondering where to go or what to do, LUX* Resorts & Hotels has prepared a wonderful line-up of festivities from romantic getaways to family-friendly programmes to suit everyone from the east to the west of the island. Christmas Eve Be dazzled by a flash mob welcome when you enter LUX* Belle Mare Resort & Villas for a Mauritian…...
For the fourth consecutive year, LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas are delighted to announce that they have won the British Airways Customer Excellence Award for 2019. The annual award is given based on unbiased customer reviews designed to showcase the hotels that impress guests the most. British Airways Holidays, which is one of the UK’s leading tour operators, has gathered over 102,000…...
In light of the World Breast Cancer Awareness Month of October, LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas will do their part in raising awareness of what affects hundreds of thousands of women every year. All donations given by guests to the Tree of Wishes during the month of October will be handed over to the Cancer Society of Maldives, a non-profit/non-governmental organization formed by individ…...
Foodies looking for culinary diversity have always been spoilt for choices at LUX* Grand Gaube Resort & Villas. With the debut of The Lux Collective’s Keen on Green concept, the healthy foodie can now enjoy a range of plant-based cuisine incorporated into the a la carte menus of every restaurant. Without the hassle of boarding a plane, LUX* Grand Gaube’s Culinary Staycation package will take g…...
Being housebound for months have undoubtedly given us a fresh perspective on how we live and a greater appreciation for what we have. LUX* Resorts & Hotels will join Mauritius in showing appreciation to our Healthcare Heroes for their care and support whilst working tirelessly round-the-clock during these challenging months with a two-night complimentary holiday in LUX* Belle Mare Resort &…...
Singapore - Hospitality trailblazer The Lux Collective has announced plans for its newest property, LUX* Grand Baie Resort & Residences. The hotel will open in Mauritius in the second quarter of 2021 and will become the flagship property for the group’s much-loved brand LUX* Resorts & Hotels. Located in the popular Grand Baie neighbourhood in the north of the island, known for its pictures…...
A technological breakthrough changes the perspective on renewable energy - the world´s largest solar system floating at sea has been installed at LUX* South Ari Atoll. This unique technology called SolarSea gathers solar energy directly on the ocean to power the island in an eco-friendly fashion. As part of the resort’s commitment to sustainability, LUX* South Ari Atoll has pledged to minimize ca…...
On Friday 25 January, more than 120 hotel representatives and entrepreneurs have gathered at LUX* Le Morne to attend the “Zero Food Waste Forum”, which is dedicated to hotels in Mauritius. For this first edi-tion, LUX* Le Morne has collaborated with FoodWise, an NGO in Mauritius dedicated to rescuing fresh surplus food, in order to raise consciousness on the impact of food waste and to educate hot…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels are excited to announce a collaboration with Elise Tsikis - the young Parisian jewellery designer who is fast becoming a name to know. LUX* gave Elise complete freedom to create a unique collection. A collaboration that entailed months of hard work and musing to conceive jewellery that emulates the LUX* philosophy while also staying true to the creator’s philosophy. Eli…...
The InterContinental Paris – Le Grand welcomed more than 800 participants for the 19th ceremony of the Worldwide Hospitality Awards. This year’s edition was chaired by Jean Baptiste Lemoyne, State Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Europe, and Hervé Novelli, former Minister of Tourism and President of the Jury 2018. For 19 years, Hospitality On has undertaken to promote the initiativ…...
September 2018 - LUX* Resorts is pleased to announce their luxury Maldivian resort LUX* South Ari Atoll has recently been awarded the Green Globe certification. Green Globe assesses the sustainability performance of the travel and tourism industry, and therefore highlights LUX* South Ari Atoll’s continued dedication to their sustainable development strategy. Equipped with an onsite Marine Biology…...
On 14 July, LUX* Me Spa at LUX* South Ari Atoll was awarded the coveted Luxury Spa Award for Best Luxury Island Resort Spa in the Maldives. With 11 garden and 4 over water treatment villas, LUX* Me Spa was recognised for its exceptional dedication to service. Over 200 guests from 42 countries across the globe attended to see who would win out of the 32 different categories on a country, regional a…...
The Global Wellness Summit’s 2018 trends report proclaims 2018 a “new era of transformative travel.” As travellers shift from experiential to transformative travel, hotel chains are deploying wildly creative offers to capture a segment of the Wellness Tourism’s $536b market (the global Wellness industry is estimated at $3.72 trillion.) LUX* Grand Gaube is no exception to the rule. The newly revamp…...
The 8 hotels of LUX* Resorts & Hotels group in the Indian Ocean are now certified ‘Green Globe’. The hotels are LUX* Le Morne (Mauritius), LUX* Grand Gaube (Mauritius), LUX* Belle-Mare (Mauritius), Tamassa (Mauritius), Melville Beach (Mauritius), LUX* Saint-Gilles (Reunion Island), Le Recife Hotel (Reunion Island), and LUX* South Ari Atoll (Maldives). The award ceremony was held on Saturday 30…...
When it comes to getting up - close to Earth’s aquatic life, the Maldives, with its 1,000 pearlescent coral islands and ring shaped coral reefs, are somewhat of a front-row seat. The coveted week-long Underwater Festival, held on the islet of Dhidhoofinolhu at LUX* South Ari Atoll, is a chance to meet the world’s leading conservationists and researchers, discover the most beautiful dive spots, the…...
LUX* Hotels & Resorts is recognised for its ability to conceive new experiences that keep up with globalconsumer trends. These concepts, in turn, create unforgettable moments for their guests while simultaneouslyturning the industry on its head. Their latest endeavour is LUX* Tie Xin, the Mandarin for “closeto one’s heart.” The group’s adaptation of the idiom, “Tie Xin” gave forth to a well-th…...
Freedivers, mixologists, pentathletes, superstar DJs — only at LUX* INSPIRING EXPERTS | 2018’s calendar of next-level workshops At LUX*, we’re lucky to be able to lure some of the world’s brightest sparks and leading creatives to our resorts, to keep our guests inspired when it comes to live music through to master mixology. Best of all, these experiences all take place amid the most spectacular…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels, 2018 winner of the “Mauritius Tourism Awards” Now in its fifth year, the “Mauritius Tourism Awards” celebrate the best players in Mauritius’ tourism industry.Thousands of Internet users submitted their vote to help create a list of winning favorites. Once again, LUX* Resorts & Hotels made a splash at the awards ceremony, taking first place as the country’s Best Hot…...
LUX* Grand Gaube’s re-opening marks the dawn of a new era LUX* Grand Gaube is now open and its first guests are already bubbling with enthusiasm at how special it is. Glide into the spacious lobby, and be greeted by a staggering vista of a sparkling ocean and the photogenic Flat Island on the horizon. Head to a suite, and be swept off your feet by the delightful simple-yet-refined design style,…...
LUX* South Ari Atoll celebrates its annual initiative by creating a difference for the Maldivian Thalassemia Fund through its Tree of Wishes donations of USD$ 8,000. An activity held twice weekly, the Tree of Wishes is inspired by Japan’s ancient Tanabata festival wishing trees, where guest will be given an auspicious red ribbon to write their wish before tying it around the branches of a banyan…...
Financial statement – 2nd quarter 2017LUX* records increase in turnover and operating profits LUX* is keeping the momentum, as witnessed by the increase in its operating profits for the quarter ended December 31, which rose by 7% from Rs420 million to reach Rs452 million. For the second half of 2017, the operating profits increased by 11%, to Rs427 million. Total turnover for the quarter in revie…...
LUX* hotels rewarded by online public. LUX* hotels make a lasting impression on their guests. This is showcased by the latest rankings of TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2018 reviews. Indeed, in the Top 10 hotels in Mauritius, the group's establishments, notably LUX* Belle Mare, LUX* Le Morne and LUX* Grand Gaube sit on the 2nd, 4th and 5th places. The site allows travelers every year to note…...
CULTURE, CRAFT, CEREMONY IN ANCIENT CHINALUX* Lijiang invites the curious to discover the soul, stories and secrets of this historic destination through exclusive LUX* experiences. Discover the treasures of an extraordinary Unesco-protected town and its treasures: Lijiang historic town, the three parallel rivers, the expert falconers, Naxi cuisine and the Dongba’s last pictograms. In the spirit of…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels is delighted to be among the companies honoured at the 16th edition of Les Trophées de la Communication held in Cannes, last Friday 24 November, having received the 2017 Best Website Award for a company employing more than 250 people. A great deal of time and effort has been invested in web developments and, for those involved, there’s nothing like the satisfaction that c…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels is honoured to have been recognised by two of the top travel publications in China, bringing attention to the LUX* brand once more internationally. The highly anticipated LUX* Grand Gaube Resort, which will be opened in February of this year has already been recognized as Most Attention Worthy Hotel in the first annual Travelling Scope Awards. Travelling Scope Magazine is…...
The hotel group, a member of the IBL Group, stood out among 21 companies, as LUX* Resorts & Hotels was awarded the first place at the first edition of the Awards by The Great Place to Work Institute, held Friday the 17th of November at Le Meridien Pointe aux Piments. The companies from 5 different industries were assessed during an exercise recognizing the organizations where it is good work. …...
There were some amazing athletes at the 9th edition of the Standard Bank Indian Ocean Triathlon, which was held successfully on Saturday, November 11th. Co-organized by LUX * Sports, VO2MAX Voyages and the Mauritian Triathlon Federation, the event hosted four international champions, including Frenchmen Cyril Viennot, Laurent Jalabert, Nathalie Simon and Toumy Degham, who won the last two editions…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels have announced the launch of an exciting new capsule collection of swim shorts for men by refined British swimwear brand Orlebar Brown. Inspired by LUX*’s Indian Ocean resorts, the collection consists of three designs, each with striking imagery including LUX* South Ari Atoll in the Maldives and LUX* Belle Mare in Mauritius. Perfectly capturing the beauty of island life,…...
Remarkable luxury retreats set in China’s storied southwest amid staggering mountainscapes and dramatic gorges, immersing guests in nature, history and culture. Discover ancient Naxi lifestyles and encounter epoch-old Tibetan traditions as you experience a soul-stirring adventure through tiny mountain villages that few foreigners see. Two LUX* TEA HORSE ROAD boutique hotels are dotted along these…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels sees profits soaring 23% to Rs515 million LUX* Resorts & Hotels has today published its financial statement for fiscal year 2016-2017. The hospitality group is enjoying a sound financial health, with a 5% increase in turnover and net profits of Rs515 million, which represent a 23% increase over the previous financial year’s results. This results comes amidst LUX*’s…...
The most famous coffee franchise in Mauritius opens in the heart of Port Louis; at The Caudan Waterfront, today, in the presence of Nitesh Pandey, General Manager of Tamassa Resort and Café LUX*. The new Café LUX* comes with an added feature of “Salad Bar”, providing our Guests with an option of “Make Your Own Salad" or Grab the “Ready to Go Salad”. It brings a completely new experience for our G…...
Known as the Oscars of the hotel industry, the World Travel Awards, acclaim the hotels having demonstrated excellence in their respective categories. For the 2017 edition held yesterday evening, two of LUX* Resorts & Hotels’ resorts distinguished themselves. LUX* South Ari Atoll – Maldives was awarded the Best Indian Ocean Hotel Award while LUX* Saint Gilles - Reunion Island won the Best Hotel…...
The latest ranking of the Traveler’s Choice Awards of TripAdvisor strongly echoes the voice of the clients at LUX* Hotels. In fact, from the list of the Top 10 Hotels in Mauritius, LUX* Belle Mare, LUX* Le Morne, Tamassa and LUX* Grand Gaube hold the 2nd, 4th, 5th and 6th ranks respectively. Each year, the website TripAdvisor allows travellers to rate hotels that they have visited. Based on the re…...
LUX* South Ari Atoll in the Maldives is set for this summer, offering guests a total escape from everyday life, in a relaxing private island setting where the atmosphere is beach-house chic.This picture-perfect island of Dhidhoofinolhu, home to LUX* South Ari Atoll, is one of the largest islands in the Mal-dives. A slice of tropical heaven, where laid-back luxury blend itself with the warmth of tr…...
Throughout this year at LUX* Resorts & Hotels invites you to try something new. A unique calendar of expert-led workshops has been curated to inspire curious minds – creative artists and leading specialists will be sharing their secrets, all designed to inspire fresh ideas and approaches to life.The benefits of these LUX* expert-led masterclasses aren’t just about the tips you take away or wha…...
LUX* South Ari Atoll, Maldives has partnered with Emirates Airlines to offer travellers from the Middle East the chance to holiday in what is reputed as the most exciting luxury resorts in the Maldives. The offer: For bookings made at LUX* South Ari Atoll between 1st June to 31st August 2017, Emirates Airlines is offering a 40% discount on the booking of the second airline ticket in Business Clas…...
A huge participation again this year for the 12th edition of the LUX* Royal Raid by City Sport. They will be 1,120 trailers at the starting blocks for the three races scheduled for the 13th of May. The main event, the 80 km trail, will be particularly competitive with the participation of prominent regional figures. There will be 28 nationalities for this competition. The organising committee has…...
21st Avril 2017, LUX* Resorts & Hotels: Positive quarter for LUX* Resorts & Hotels. The Mauritian hotel group has published its accounts on the 20th April 2017, and notes an increase of 2% in revenue, to reach Rs 1.5 billion for the quarter ending the 31st March. In Mauritius, the group notes a 5% and 12% increase in revenues and operating profits, respectively. 2017 will be a pivotal year…...
Innovation and banishing thoughtless patterns are at the heart of LUX* Resorts & Hotels' initiatives to create a different kind of holiday experience. A lighter, brighter way of celebrating life is the LUX* ideology, and having announced its new and exciting Reasons To Go LUX* for 2017, the luxury resort and hotel group strengthens its reputation as a fresh and inspiring travel brand. Paul Jo…...
For the second year in a row, LUX* Resorts and Hotels has been named Best Hotel Brand in Mauritius during the Ile Maurice Tourisme Awards. The brand has rethought luxury travel, revolutionising the hospitality industry in Mauritius with its innovative ideas, simple, fresh and sensory experiences while delivering the consistency of excellence that luxury travellers expect. “This year has been chal…...
For 2017, LUX* invites you to try something new. A unique calendar of expert-led workshops has been curated to inspire curious minds – creative artists and leading specialists will be sharing their secrets at LUX* resorts through-out the year. Discover Tibetan sound healing and stress-busting meditation. Try Vinyasa Flow Yoga combined with mono printing. Steal tips to making the ultimate health to…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels presents the third release in the Beach Rouge compilation series, featuring an ex-pertly mixed blend of beach house and tropical disco inspired by the uplifting, spirited atmosphere of Beach Rouge bars at LUX* resorts. For this seductive 14-track album, Playlister’s Dan Lywood and Ben Bridgewater have bottled the soul of the stylish Indian Ocean beach clubs at LUX* Belle…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels is delighted to announce its partnership with leading swim & beachwear designer, Melissa Odabash, with the opening of two exclusive pop-up boutiques at their Mauritian property, LUX* Belle Mare, and the recently revamped, LUX* South Ari Atoll resort in the Maldives. Popping up from November 2016, each shop will feature a hand-selected range of Melissa Odabash’s covet…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels has launched an immersive 5 days guided tour package to discover the ancient trails of the 13th Century Old Tea Horse Road in China. Experience the romance and adventure of this intrepid journey that follows the tea carrying pack-caravans through spectacular landscapes, from high mountains to deep gorges, linking the varied ancient Naxi and Tibetan cultures of China’s Sou…...
World-renowned luxury resort and hotel operator LUX* Resorts & Hotels is known for a different style of holidaying – a lighter, brighter way of celebrating life – and its newest resort LUX* South Ari Atoll opened last week in the Maldives. The brand’s latest five-star resort has been entirely reimagined, with a chic beach-house style. Innovative and trend-setting, it features a contemporary a…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels is delighted and proud to announce its success at the TTG Travel Awards 2016. The group was named, for the third time, Luxury Hotel & Resort Operator of the Year by TTG, the global authority on luxury travel in the UK and the world. “It is with great honour that we accept this prestigious award on behalf of everyone at LUX* Resorts & Hotels. It is through the pas…...
LUX* Belle Mare is delighted to announce that, at the Food and Travel Reader Awards 2016 ceremony held last night in London, the resort was awarded “International Hotel in the Year”. The much respected and world-recognised Food and Travel Magazine addresses an audience in search of the ultimate gourmet destinations, discovering the many unique flavours that make up an area’s culinary identity. O…...
This year sees Travel Bulletin celebrating 20 Years of Star Awards! At this spectacular evening of celebration held on Monday 5 September, LUX* Resorts & Hotels has been rewarded 2016 Star Luxury Hotel Brand. The Travel Bulletin Star Awards is the UK travel trade's most prestigious awards programme rewarding every sector of the tourism industry. They serve to recognise, reward and celebrate e…...
The Board of Directors of Lux Island Resorts Ltd (LIR) wishes to inform its shareholders and the public in general that its 100% subsidiary Company, Néréide Limited, has today signed a ‘Heads of Terms” with Mara Delta Property Holdings Ltd, a company registered in the Republic of Mauritius and listed on the Official market of the Stock Exchange of Mauritius Ltd, for the disposal by Néréide Limited…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels is proud to announce that LUX* Resorts & Hotels and several of its properties in Mauritius and Maldives have been recognised among the 25 top brand and resort performers in the world for luxury, service, value and location.Based on over 2.7 million online guest reviews published during 2015, the ReviewPro 2016 Top Luxury Hotel & Brand Report ranks the LUX* brand a…...
LUX* South Ari Atoll in the Maldives has received international recognition for its sustainable tourism ef-forts by being awarded prestigious Travelife Gold Certification. Travelife – the international sustainability certification scheme – assesses a hotel’s performance in managing its social, environmental and economic impacts, and in sup-porting sustainability as part of its hotel marketing and…...
With Rs 419 M profits, an increase of 14% compared to last year, LUX* Resorts & Hotels ends the year on a positive note. The turnover is of Rs 5.2 billion, which represents a rise of 11% compared to 2015. The finan-cial year, ending on the 30th of June 2016, highlights the winning strategy implemented in Mauritius, Mal-dives, Reunion island and China, which has allowed to transform the hotel g…...
Beyond the recognition of an exquisite cuisine, it is the passion of a chef that was rewarded during the World Luxury Restaurant Award 2016. The EAST Restaurant of LUX* Le Morne, Mauritius, led by the master hands of Chef Suksan Supprasert, won number one position in the category for Thai specialties. The prize giving ceremony was held at the Grand Hotel Kronenhof Pontresina, in Switzerland, on Ju…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels, today announced that it has received the 2016 TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence for all its properties in the Indian Ocean. This is the 5th year in a row that LUX* receives this much respected recognition for all of its resorts in Mauritius, Maldives and Reunion Island, namely: LUX* Belle Mare, LUX* Le Morne and LUX* Grand Gaube – MauritiusLUX* Saint Gilles – Reuni…...
Delivering on the promise of a different kind of luxury #ThePlaceToBeMaldives LUX* Resorts & Hotels unveils exciting developments for LUX* South Ari Atoll, and the thrilling experience that awaits guests, upon its re-opening on the 01st September 2016. Surfacing from a complete refurbishment, LUX* South Ari Atoll, the largest of the rapidly expanding LUX* Resorts & Hotels’ portfolio, is…...
Their music is an exquisite mix of jazz, pop and electro. Hailing from South Africa, the three members of GoodLuck will be in Mauritius from the 20th to the 26th of June, and will perform from the 22nd to the 25th of June in the different resorts of the hotel group, including LUX * Grand Gaube, LUX * Belle Mare, Tamassa and LUX * Le Morne. Described as one of the most promising bands in South Afr…...
LUX* Belle Mare won the prestigious Gold Award in the "Loved by Guests Awards 2016" category awarded by the Hotels.com site. The hotel has totaled a score of 4.7 out of 5, awarded by tourists who stayed there. This award is given to the best hotels around the world and over 20 million comments left by customers are registered and verified by a panel before the winners are announced. 2700 hotels a…...
Thanks to its experience in the hospitality industry, LUX* Resorts & Hotels has won four prestigious prizes, among which the "Indian Ocean's Leading Boutique Hotel Brand 2016", during the 23rd ceremony of the World Travel Awards for its hotels in Mauritius and Reunion Island. These awards demonstrate once again the expertise and culinary know-how of the group and the importance given to custom…...
A colorful evening to support the NGO Gender Links. That was the objective of the Ray of Light Black Tie Charity Dinner which was held at Tamassa on Friday the 1st of April. This charity event, organized by Gender Links in collaboration with LUX* Resorts & Hotels, was supported by several sponsors. The money raised through participation fees, which amount to Rs 400,000, will be used to finance…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels is pleased to announce that several of its resorts, namely LUX* Belle Mare and LUX* Gran Gaube in Mauritius, LUX* South Ari Atoll – Maldives, and LUX* Saint Gilles – Reunion Island have been awarded the 2015 Agoda.com Gold Circle trophy. Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites, has announced the winners of its prestigious 2015 Gold CircAwards, given to prope…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels has been victorious in three categories at the International Hotel Awards,including ‘Best Resort Hotel Africa’, ‘Best Resort Hotel Mauritius’ and ‘International Five Star Hotel 2016 – 2017’,demonstrating the group’s consistent excellence on a global scale.The International Hotel Awards exclusively provide 5-star accolades at an international level, determining the finest…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels continues to grow financially and pursues international expansion opportunities. On Friday 12th February 2016, during a presentation to analysts and journalists, the hotel group announced that it recorded a turnover of Rs 2.6 billion for the six months ended the 31st December 2015, which represents a growth of 16% compared to the same period in 2014. Furthermore, its prof…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels is delighted to announce the opening of its second boutique hotel along the LUX* Tea Horse Road, China – LUX* Tea Horse Road Benzilan. Inspired by one of the greatest journeys of all time and the magnificent surroundings of the Greater Shangri-La re-gion, LUX* Resorts & Hotels has created a once in a lifetime discovery experience. With exclusive boutique hotels strat…...
LUX* RESORTS & HOTELS UNVEILS NEW “REASONS TO GO LUX* Renowned for surprising and delighting their guests at every opportunity, LUX* Resorts & Hotels is proud to unveil their new ‘Reasons To Go LUX*’ available at resorts in Mauritius, Maldives and Reunion Island.Since their brand launch in 2011, LUX* Resorts & Hotels has strived to stand out from the crowd, turning the ordi-nary into…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels is honoured to have been recognised by some of the most reputable associations and respected publications, making LUX* shine one more time on the international scene. The last week has brought the group four prestigious awards. At the 16th ceremony of the Worldwide Hospitality Awards held in Paris last week, the group, through LUX* Me Wellness Concierge, won the title of…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels reaches its highest level of growth since 4 years The Group announces the opening of a second hotel in Maldives LUX* Tea Horse Road Benzilan will open its doors in December 2015 Until the end of 2016, the Group’s portfolio will include 1 877 rooms, within which 32% belongs to third parties LUX* Resorts & Hotels announced outstanding results for the financial yea…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels unveils expansion plans, in the Maldives, Reunion Island, China, and the UAE LUX* Resorts & Hotels, is announcing the opening of four new properties by 2017 in the Indian Ocean, China and the Middle East, as well as the complete refurbishment of LUX* South Ari Atoll, Maldives. Paul Jones, CEO of LUX* Resorts & Hotels, comments on the group’s developments: “Once…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels is delighted to announce its partnership with luxury UK swim and beachwear brand, Heidi Klein, with the LUX* Maldives Collection, debuting in stores in February 2016. The entire Heidi Klein Resort-Summer ‘16 collection was shot at the idyllic LUX* Maldives in South Ari Atoll. What’s more, a hand-selected range from this collection has been named after LUX* Maldives. This…...
REASONS TO GO LUX* - Introducing the TREE OF WISHES Attention, dreamers: the lighter, brighter experiences at LUX* Resorts & Hotels now include a Tree of Wishes – and each tree has its own tales to tell… Imaginative and uplifting: this new Reason to Go LUX* is a chance for guests to reach for their dreams while being part of unique interactive artworks. Local artisans and in-house creatives…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels announces the opening of its second LUX* Tea Horse Road’s property in Benzilan, China.Inspired by one of the greatest journeys of all time and the majestic surroundings of the Greater Shangri-La region, LUX* Resorts & Hotels announces the opening of its second boutique hotel along the LUX* Tea Horse Road circuit at the core of the sundrenched valley of Benzilan in Yun…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels has partnered with wellness guru Stephen Price of SP&Co London, to launch a new Wellness Concierge Service for guests, at their properties in Mauritius andMaldives, from May 2015. The LUX* Me Wellness Concierge Service has been created in conjunction with SP&Co, a leading Fitness and Wellness Company, to offer bespoke, tailored programs, designed to help guests a…...
Café LUX* opened its first coffeehouse in the heart of the island. Set at Trianon Shopping Park, Café LUX* is a trendy place where you can meet friends for a coffee break, enjoy a quick lunch before a shopping spree or work. In this new meeting place, the focus is on locally manufactured products, including the "Island Blend", a coffee that is roasted at LUX * Belle Mare. The official inauguration…...
9 April 2015 - LUX Hospitality Ltd today announced the signature of two management contracts on Reunion Island with Hong Kong based group Asian Prosperous Holding Ltd. These new agreements further confirm the group’s decision to increase its portfolio of management contracts worldwide. With these two signatures LUX Hospitality Ltd will manage a new five star property in St Philippe in the south of…...
LUX* Maldives is delighted to announce its participation to the fourth annual edition of the MATATO Maldives Travel Awards, with award finalists being announced during the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai on the 5th of May 2015. LUX* Maldives has already been awarded “Leading Family Resort” in 2014 and “Leading All-Inclusive Resort” in 2013. The five star resort is once again willing to defend its…...
LUX* Maldives is looking forward to hosting its fourth annual Underwater Festival, which will take place this year between 22 and 27 March. Above all, the event celebrates the beauty and diversity of the world that lies beneath the surface of the ocean and gives guests a wonderful opportunity to explore that world in a variety of different ways – for there’s a lot going on around LUX* Maldives in…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels continues its international expansion. The group whose turnover reached Rs 2.2 bn for the six months ending 31st December 2014, recently signed its second hotel management and technical services agreement for the operation of a five star luxury resort on the Dianshan Lake, located close to Shanghai in The People’s Republic of China. This resort will comprise 60 keys and t…...
Five LUX* Resorts & Hotels picked by discerning globetrottersUnconventional, totally indulgent and refreshingly lighter and brighter, LUX* Resorts & Hotels is all about helping people to celebrate life in one-of-a-kind locations. Recognised in five categories at the popular annual Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards, LUX* is starting 2015 with a celebration of its own.Chosen by millions…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels has once again teamed up with DJs Dan Lywood and Ben Bridgewater to launch BEACH ROUGE, a compilation of beach house and deep disco tracks. Founders of tastemaking music consultancy Playlister, the two jet-setting Londoners curate music for high-end international hotels, fashion and retail brands. They’ve been behind the decks at LUX*’s beachside bars in Mauritius, the Ma…...
During what is known as The Bund Magazine’s most established annual event in Shanghai, Best D.E.S.I.G.N. Hotels Awards has awarded LUX* Belle Mare - Mauritius as ‘Best Overseas Hotel 2014’. With a circulation of over 800,000 copies daily, The Bund Magazine is regarded as one of the top lifestyle publications in China. It has successfully set the D.E.S.I.G.N. Hotels Awards as one the most prestigi…...
Recently unveiled as the cornerstone of the expansion of LUX* Resorts & Hotels in China, LUX* Lijiang wins its first national award being recognized as ‘Best Theme Hotel’. Founded by ‘Travel Info Magazine’, one of the most established travel publications in China with a monthly circulation of over 400,000 copies, the 2nd edition of China Best Hotels & Resorts Award Ceremony took place in S…...
LUX* Belle Mare partners with Michelin-star chef Vineet Bhatia Recently reopened after an extensive makeover by design queen Kelly Hoppen, luxury Mauritian beach resort LUX* Belle Mare welcomes the culinary talents of celebrity chef Vineet Bhatia, dubbed the ‘finest modern-Indian chef anywhere’ by The Times’ critic AA Gill. This is not the first accolade for the innovative chef, who made his…...
On 15 October 2014, LUX* Resorts & Hotels dazzled and delighted various members of the travel trade industry, at their annual Road Show, held at London’s Science Museum, an event designed to share their latest news in style.As the Champagne flowed and canapés were enjoyed, LUX* Resorts & Hotels updated the crowd with their latest openings and developments, including the opening of LUX* Lij…...
“Our continued efforts in the last two years have been rewarded. Our commitment to the search for new markets, the growth of our brand outside of Mauritius, namely in China and the United Arab Emirates, regu-lar training, innovation and resource optimisation have contributed to such a performance. I wish to say a big Thank You to all in the LUX* family!” Paul Jones, CEO. LUX* Resorts & Hotels…...
Like beauties that turn heads, hotels that truly change the game are a rare breed.Even fewer and far between, is one that not only tears up the resort rule book and changes the way we experience luxury vacations but which also redefines the destination where it’s found.Three years in the making and two short months in the completion, LUX* Belle Mare, the flagship property of LUX* Resorts & Hot…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels is proud to announce its success at the Travel Trade Gazette (TTG) Travel Awards 2014. For the second year running, LUX* Resorts & Hotels has taken home the award for 'Luxury Hotel & Resort Operator of The Year.' The 2014 TTG Travel Awards were held in London at a glamorous ceremony celebrating the success of the most acclaimed industry professionals. Voted for b…...
Having recently unveiled LUX* Tea Horse Road as the cornerstone of its expansion in China, LUX* Resorts & Hotels is delighted to announce the opening of boutique hotel LUX* Lijiang today, September 9, 2014.Located at the heart of the Ancient Town of Lijiang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, LUX* Lijiang captures the essence of the extraordinary Shangri-La region, an unspoiled landscape in history…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels is delighted to announce the success of two of its properties, LUX* Maldives and LUX* Ile de la Réunion at the 21st Annual World Travel Awards for Africa & Indian Ocean. For the third year running, LUX* Maldives has been named the “Indian Ocean’s Leading Beach Resort” while LUX* Ile de la Réunion as “Reunion Island’s Leading Hotel”.The ‘Oscars of the Travel Industry’,…...
Jeremie de Fombelle joins LUX* Le Morne as General Manager, bringing with him considerable international experience, gained particularly in prestigious hotel establishments in Asia. His knowledge of China and other Asian markets will be of particular value at a time when the Mauritian hotel industry is seeking to attract more visitors from those parts of the world. Jeremie graduated from the Univ…...
LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius is delighted to announce that it has been named on the Expedia Insiders’ Select list for 2014, an annual ranking of the best reviewed hotels as determined by one of the world’s largest full-service online travel site. Pulling from nearly two million annual verified guest reviews, the Insiders’ Select list recognises the top ranked hotels available worldwide on Expedia.Th…...
Chinese A-List actor Deng Chao (邓超)’s directorial debut The Break-Up Guru (分手大师) hits China’s cinema this month with the opening scenes of the movie shot on location in the tranquil and elegant honeymoon beach destination of LUX* Le Morne, Mauritius.Set on the sunset side of Mauritius, the resort of LUX* Le Morne, Mauritius, poised at the very edge of the Indian Ocean in the shadow of the majestic…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels won the prize for the best Animation Point de Vente (sales point activity) during the 2014 Trophées de l'Innovation award ceremony, organised by the French travel agency, L’Echo Touristique, and held at the head office of Google France on 26 June 2014.The Innovation Awards go to tourism sector professionals who have shown creativity and innovation in sectors such as the h…...
The Best Mauritian Hotel Group Award was made to LUX* Resorts and Hotels for quality, excellence and innovation during the Mauritius Tourism Awards Ceremony, organised by the regional tourism website, www.ilemaurice-tourisme. Industry professionals and internet users had come forward in force to vote for the best in the Mauritian tourism sector for this second edition of the awards.Thousands voted…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels is delighted to announce that all its hotels — LUX* Maldives, LUX* Ile de la Reunion, LUX* Belle Mare, LUX* Le Morne, LUX* Grand Gaube, Merville Beach and Tamassa — have received the Trip Advisor 2014 Certificates of Excellence!The accolade honours hospitality excellence and is awarded only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding travelers reviews on Trip…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels unveiled its third quarter results on 15th May 2014, the highlights being a significant increase in revenue and profits over the past nine months, the advancement of the Group’s project in UAE, and the signature of a treaty with a public Chinese company, Lijiang Yulong Tourism Corpora-tion Limited, for the management of luxury hotels in the Yunnan province, on the famous…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels announces the launch of LUX* Me Zhengliao from April 2014, a treatment developed for LUX* Resorts & Hotels by the Chinese Clinic Daoji and available exclusively in the Mauritius resorts and LUX* Maldives. The introduction of this inherent healing practice raises the LUX* Me offering to encompass all aspects of wellbeing. Keeping in line with the LUX* Me philosophy of…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Shaun Dünhofen as General Manager of LUX* Maldives, the group’s 5 star property in the Maldives.With more than 10 years of hospitality experience in the Maldives and Thailand, Mr. Dünhofen is a luxury tropical resort specialist. Previous experience includes; Per Aquum Retreats & Resorts, W Resorts in the Maldives and Thany…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels, Indian Ocean, is delighted to announce the LUX* Sports calendar of sporting events for 2014, including the celebrated LUX* Maldives Underwater Festival and Mauritius LUX* Royal Raid. LUX* Sports organises no less than 11 sporting events in Mauritius and the Maldives throughout the year. The events attract various participants, from top athletes and international sports…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels is dedicated to helping their guests celebrate life. On March 8th, it became their turn to celebrate as their Facebook page officially gained its 100,000th fan! LUX* Resorts & Hotels launched its Facebook page in early 2012 to keep past and future guests up to date with all the news, innovations and exciting happenings from their hotels. The popularity of the page has…...
5 March 2014 – LUX* Maldives is proud to announce the third edition of the ‘Underwater Festival’, taking place on the island from 16 to 20 April 2014. Co-sponsoring the event, the leading diving company Euro-Divers presents an array of activities ranging from scuba diving to few of the most beautiful dive sites in the word, freediving with the whale sharks, under-the-stars evening screenings with…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels, Indian Ocean, continue to celebrate the authentic energy of island life with guests, with their enticing selection of summer offers across resorts. LUX* Resorts & Hotels Indian Ocean Combo Offer LUX* Resorts & Hotels are presenting guests with the opportunity to get a real taste of island living across their eight resorts with the Indian Ocean Combo Offer. Guests…...
In 2011, Kelly Hoppen first made her mark at LUX* Belle Mare with a total sea change within the 12 luxury LUX* Villas and honeymoon suites. The metamorphosis continued in the remaining guest bedrooms and public spaces, including the now famous Café LUX* and, at the culmination of this final stage, the resort’s restaurants are ready to be unveiled.Launching this month in presence of the designer an…...
LUX* Valet is a customized application that uses the iRis Guest Valet software to provide a multilingual interactive in-room guest services application. The latter allows hotel guests to view, access and interact with the complete range of facilities and services on offer at the property. LUX* Valet provides instant information on products and services available at LUX* and allows immediate intera…...
Beijing November 8, 2012 : LUX* Belle Mare was awarded the title of Best Hotel Abroad by National Geographic Traveller China in the Gold List 2013 Award of China Tourism. Mr Paul Jones, the CEO of LUX* Resorts & Hotels, received a trophy in front of an audience of more than 600 guests, including several celebrities and travel industry professionals." This prestigious award stands in recognitio…...
LUX* Maldives is proud to announce that they have partnered with Euro-Divers and Austrian world champion freediver, Christian Redl to offer guests an exclusive one day freedriving course. Renowned for the successful past editions of the ‘Underwater Festival’, LUX* Maldives keeps up the momentum with this partnership.Following PADI standards, the one-day course teaches Redl’s freediving formula; th…...
The protection of the environment is fundamental to LUX* Resorts & Hotels. While LUX* aims to provide the best experience for its clientele, it also aims to lead the way to a brighter, carbon clean future. LUX* has put in place strategies to guide its guests and team to a healthier lifestyle, in line with a policy of sustainability in the islands in which it operates. Under its green initiati…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels are unlike any other resorts in the Indian Ocean. LUX* offer a lighter, brighter experience, free from the formalities and pretensions of conventional resorts – a spontaneous, technicolour experience that will stimulate the senses and live long in the memory. It all started with an idea – to celebrate the authentic energy of island life. To breathe in the unique atmospher…...
10 June 2013 - LUX* Resorts, Indian Ocean, continue to celebrate the authentic energy of island life with guests, with their enticing selection of summer offers across resorts. LUX* Resorts Indian Ocean Combo Offer LUX* Resorts are presenting guests with the opportunity to get a real taste of island living across their eight resorts with the Indian Ocean Combo Offer. Guests can explore Mauritius,…...
LUX* continues its innovative ways, providing stimulating unique experiences for guests. Instead of offering the same old ways of doing business and entertaining; LUX* choose to think of new ways of doing things, creating special moments for guests.Proposing tailor-made offers to LUX* customers is the resorts ‘savoir-faire’. As such, LUX* Resorts & Hotels will make five marquees available to i…...
10 June 2013 - LUX* Resorts, Indian Ocean, continue to celebrate the authentic energy of island life with guests, with their enticing selection of summer offers across resorts. LUX* Resorts Indian Ocean Combo Offer LUX* Resorts are presenting guests with the opportunity to get a real taste of island living across their eight resorts with the Indian Ocean Combo Offer. Guests can explore Mauritius,…...
April 25 2013 - Some say that the best kind of tropical island holiday is where you lie on the beach every day, read a book and sunbathe until the sun sets and this has long be true for the Maldives. However in addition LUX* Maldives now offers great holidays not only for romantic couples, but also for active families wishing to escape the mundane day to day life.Located in South Ari Atoll, the do…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels in the Indian Ocean is delighted to announce it has won the award for Best Luxury Spa Group in the Indian Ocean at the World Luxury Spa Awards 2013™.The awards recognise outstanding achievement in quality, innovation and service for spas around the globe. Competing spas in 2013 included small privately owned spas to globally renowned spa groups.Rather than a panel of judg…...
22 March 2013 - LUX* Resorts & Hotels – Floréal – LUX* is honoured to have hosted one of the most prestigious Chinese press trips organized in Mauritius. The presence of Chinese journalists from such exclusive publication sas Vogue, Tatler, Reluxe, Elite Traveller, Travel & Leisure contributed to the tailoring of the LUX* Resorts & Hotels name for the Chinese market.The aim was to find…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels is delighted to announce the recent appointment of well-deserving, key figures across their properties in Mauritius. Pascal Bertrand Pascal Bertrand has been promoted from General Manager of LUX* Belle Mare in Mauritius to Regional General Manager of LUX* Belle Mare, LUX* Grand Gaube and Ile des Deux Cocos. Pascal’s relentless imagination, expertise and enthusiasm wil…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels are delighted to announce the LUX* Sports calendar of competitions for 2013. Open to guests and visitors alike and taking place in Mauritius and the Maldives throughout the year, the events draw everyone from international sports professionals to holidaymakers looking for a challenge.LUX* Resorts & Hotels add adventure to the standard beach holiday, combining the simp…...
Scrucap wines by LUX* Resorts & Hotels have been honoured by a feature in the world known John Platter wine guide. It is a great recognition by the South Africa’s first and still best-selling wine annual.Guests of LUX* Resorts & Hotels staying in Mauritius, Réunion and the Maldives are being invited to ‘say farewell to corks and Old World wines and say hi to Scrucap, a collection of exclus…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels is celebrating its first year anniversary this week, following the launch of their new resort brand and Island Light concept in December 2012. One year and several awards later, LUX* Resorts & Hotels is at the forefront of all trends, offering a personal, warm service away from the elaborate and ostentatious; LUX* celebrates island life through its nature, flavours, c…...
A radical re-conceptualisation of the tropical island holiday is unveiled on 1 December 2011, when Naïade Resorts Ltd re-launches as LUX* Resorts. The new brand represents the total transformation of the company and the culmination of an intensive twelve months of preparation and rehearsal by the new CEO, Paul Jones, and his team. Jones, a passionate hotelier and travel industry expert, was previo…...
November 2012 – The new ‘kid on the block’ hotel group LUX* Resorts & Hotels has won a succession of prestigious awards over the last few months, a great accolade from the industry following the brand’s launch only a year ago. LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius, became the focus as it collected the Accommodation Excellence Award at the Tropical Sky Excellence Awards on November 6th, 2012. This award f…...
October 18, 2012. LUX* Resorts & Hotels is proud to announce that two of the group’s properties have been officially recognized at the World Travel Awards 2012 – Asia, Australasia & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony held in Singapore on Oct 18th. The first was awarded to LUX* Maldives as ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Hotel’.The resort is famed for it’s pristine white beaches stretched over 4km in the S…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels are delighted to announce their new LUX* Sports events, an exciting array of sporting events and activities open to everyone and taking place in Mauritius and the Maldives in the next few months.Taking a fresh new approach, LUX* Resorts & Hotels is adding some adventure to your standard beach holiday, inviting guests to experience a combination of the simple pleasures…...
A holistic, dedicated lifestyle programme focusing on fitness, spa, diet and mind at its properties in Mauritius and the Maldives. Set between three to seven nights, as part of a longer holiday or on its own, the Vitality Experience was created to help guests relax, unwind and learn how to lead a healthier lifestyle. The programme starts with a body analysis that helps uncover body strengths and…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels is delighted to announce that all the properties in its portfolio, namely LUX* Belle Mare, LUX* Le Morne, LUX* Grand Gaube in Mauritius; LUX* Maldives and LUX* Ile de La Réunion, have been awarded with a Certificate of Excellence by Tripadvisor, the largest travel website in the world.Two of the properties in our Managed by LUX* portfolio,namely Tamassa, Bel Ombre, Maurit…...
After having announced the opening of the very first Underwater Festival in May, LUX* Maldives completes the execution of the event on the island and shares facts and highlights which took stage during this exciting week.To complete an already appealing vision of the marine life, the festival held an introductory course to free diving with Jean-Jacques Mayol, apnoea expert and son of free diving l…...
After the successful opening of a multi-functional Marine Biology Centre on the island, LUX* Maldives moves a step forward and invites guests to a new type of exploration of the underwater world of South Ari Atoll, by hosting, between 14 - 20 May 2012, the first ‘Underwater Festival’ in the Maldives.‘This time it’s all about water’ says the General Manager and passionate free-diver Dominik Ruhl ‘w…...
Mauritius (December 5 2011) – This weekend LUX*Island Resorts, the newly launched brand which has replaced Naiade Resorts Ltd, celebrated the official unveiling of its radical new concept at an exclusive gala event in LUX* Le Morne, one of the group’s five Indian Ocean resorts. Over the course of three days, LUX* Island Resorts introduced their new lighter, brighter island life experience throug…...
Not so long ago, luxury was defined by elitist fashion labels, restaurants with waiting lists, marble-clad décor and champagne on tap. However, today it reflects the realities of the new global economic order that frowns on excess and waste. Luxury now centres on offering an experience that is more about time and thought than cash and glitz. This change can be seen across the board from the growt…...
Islands are notoriously non-eco-friendly locations, with local eco systems, both terrestrial and marine, for too long threatened by the proliferation of holiday-makers, and the impact their presence has on fragile island environments. LUX* Resorts & Hotels is working hard to change this. Launched in December 2011, it is entirely carbon neutral through cooperation with award-winning carbon man…...
When couples imagine their dream wedding – or make plans to renew their vows – they often envisage a tropical island as the spectacular and romantic setting. It conjures up an image of a beautiful, deserted beach, with the waves gently lapping their feet – an intimate occasion which might well only include themselves, the officiant and a photographer to capture the magic of the moment. In reality…...
LUX* Resorts & Hotels is pleased to announce the introduction of Teddy Tennis at several of its properties as of December 1, 2011. Aimed at children aged three to eight, Teddy Tennis combines music, pictures and teddy bear stories to make a child’s first experience of tennis fun and rewarding. Teddy Tennis not only teaches the essential tennis skills, but has been shown to enhance co-ordinatio…...