Luxury Indian Ocean No3 Édition 2016 | Page 45

ULTRA-LUXE No one will ever know which sea gods whispered in human ears the idea of creating the Beachcomber group in 1952. Whatever be your outlook on this inspiration, the Mauritian myth was born that year and has ever since kept growing. It even extends beyond the borders of the Indian Ocean, as its latest incarnation has taken shape in Morocco. The Royal Palm Marrakech sprawls majestically over the south of the city, covering more than two hundred hectares and offering its guests an everlasting and grandiose view of the Atlas Mountains. It opens a new chapter in the ‘one thousand and one nights’ tales of the Beachcomber group, with luxury, sumptuous villas, pools and golf as main protagonists... Royal Palm, Paradis... In Mauritius, the names alone already summon recollections of divine holidays, while every other hotel within the group is a small Olympus of voluptuousness where clients are treated like gods... This magic is only possible thanks to the grace of men and women who, every single day for over 60 years, weave, with a perfect but humble know-how, the golden thread of the legendary Beachcomber. This unique story that is intimately tied to that of the country explains its excellence and undisputed leadership position in the Mauritian luxury hospitality sector. Every day, five thousand people at all levels of responsibility and bound by a common spirit, put their skills and personal qualities at the service of their valued clientele. Those who’ve experienced it concur in their testimonies: transcending all economic imperatives, the particular energy that drives and sustains the company is mostly emotional. The luxury hotel business is unique and loving attention to the wishes of guests forges unrivalled bonds. These ways have been specific to Beachcomber, always calling attention to the social advancement of its members so that they give the best of themselves. The whole staff is wonderfully committed to the company, anticipating and answering its every need, be it in terms of delicacy or psychology. In return, Jacques, Somduth, Kelly, Jean-Louis or Sylvaine are blessed with the divine affection of their Olympian hosts... So much to that roles are reversed in this realm of gods and men where godlike expertise responds to needs that are finally very human! LUXURY MAURITIUS 43