Valor Hospitality Partners expands into Mauritius with Holiday Inn Mon Trésor partnership

MAURITIUS – Valor Hospitality Partners, a global full-service hospitality management company, has announced its expansion into East Africa with the management of Holiday Inn Mauritius Mon Trésor.

Situated adjacent to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, the Holiday Inn Mauritius Mon Trésor was originally developed in 2013 by Mauritian company Omnicane.

The 140-room IHG-franchised hotel serves as a preferred choice for transit travelers, airline personnel, corporate guests on short stays, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) tourism.

Tony Romer-Lee, co-founder and managing partner at Valor Hospitality Partners, AMEA, described Mauritius as a strategic market for the company, noting that the island has a thriving hospitality sector recognized for its high service standards.

He explained that the Holiday Inn brand had evolved over the past decade, and Valor intended to integrate these advancements into the property.

He further highlighted that this expansion aligns with Valor’s growth in East Africa, South Africa, and Central Africa, with Holiday Inn Mauritius Mon Trésor becoming the second franchised Indian Ocean property under its management.

Bertrand Thevenau, CEO of Retail, Property, and Brands at Omnicane, stated that while the company owned several properties in the region, hotel operations were not its primary focus.

He emphasized the need for a specialized management partner to enhance the hotel’s performance.

He added that IHG had recommended Valor among several potential strategic partners, and Omnicane ultimately chose them due to their strong approach to managing Holiday Inn Mauritius Mon Trésor and their confidence in the brand.

Valor has an established partnership with IHG, overseeing 16 Holiday Inn properties across the UK and the US.

At Holiday Inn Mauritius Mon Trésor, the Valor team will focus on revenue optimization, sales and marketing strategies, and HR development while emphasizing skills and cultural training to enhance service standards and maximize returns for ownership.

Omnicane’s CEO, Jacques M. d’Unienville, conveyed enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating that partnering with Valor was a significant step for the company.

He noted that the hotel had already experienced positive changes since Valor’s involvement, attributing this to their expertise, strategic input, and resourceful approach.

He further remarked on the company’s ability to leverage best practices from leading global hospitality brands.

He concluded by expressing excitement about welcoming Valor to Mauritius and looked forward to the partnership’s future development.

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