Franck Seguin Appointed as General Manager of Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort

Franck Seguin Appointed as General Manager of Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort

BEL OMBRE, MAURITIUS – Outrigger Enterprises Group has appointed Franck Seguin general manager of the Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort, effective Sept. 1, 2017.

He will report to Outrigger president and CEO Scott Dalecio.

Seguin brings to Outrigger more than 20 years of experience in hospitality, including senior resort management roles in the Indian Ocean, the Caribbean and North Africa.

Most recently, he was general manager of the Banyan Tree Takamaka in the Seychelles. Seguin also knows Mauritius well, having been general manager of the Angsana Balaclava, a five-star suites and villas property, and the Intercontinental Balaclava, a 210-room hotel – both in Mauritius.

Apart from his native French, Seguin speaks English and conversational Spanish. He has a bachelor’s degree in hotel and tourism management from the Vatel Business School in Lyon, France.

“It’s my pleasure to welcome Franck to Outrigger,” said Dalecio. “With his in-depth Indian Ocean knowledge and international hotel experience, Franck will help us grow the already acclaimed reputation of the Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort.”

 

ABOUT THE OUTRIGGER MAURITIUS BEACH RESORT
Opened in April 2014, the stunning deluxe property with 181 sea-facing rooms offers a breathtaking beachfront location alongside the turquoise lagoons of the Indian Ocean. Nestled in the nature reserve of Bel Ombre, 45 minutes from the airport, the Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort blends the needs of the most sophisticated traveller with the charm and tradition of an early 18th century Mauritian sugar cane plantation. The resort features the locally renowned Plantation Club — famed for its Mauritian dining – a wide choice of relaxed dining outlets, a kids’ club, Navasana Spa (with hammam), and many watersports (including kite surfing). Visit Outrigger.com

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Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort Introduces Royal Cambodian Dining

BEL OMBRE, MAURITIUS – In a first for Mauritius, the Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort has introduced a Royal Khmer Cuisine menu from Cambodia. Starting 20 January, Khmer dishes will be available at the resort’s Plantation Club colonial-style restaurant every Friday night.

The new menu is the creation of chef Thai Samreth, who was born near world famous Angkor Wat in Cambodia, but grew up in the country’s capital Phnom Penh. He learned his culinary skills at the acclaimed Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, joining in 2000 as a Commis, rising to Junior Sous Chef in 2012.

He then expanded his experience in head chef roles in leading Cambodian resorts and restaurants, adding stints in Dubai and the Maldives before joining Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort in September 2016.

At the Outrigger — an all-villa and suite absolute beachfront property in the south of Mauritius — guests and visitors now have a mouth-watering experience awaiting them. “You will find intriguing textures, stimulating flavours and complex aromas – we use a lot of rice, fish, shellfish and garlic,” says chef Samreth.

“In Royal Khmer cuisine, we use small amounts of ingredients. All the art in the cuisine is based in the way you combine the herbs and seasoning,” he says.

The Khmer dining experience typically consists of a soup, salad, a fish course, a meat course, vegetables and rice. Various sauces and condiments are served with the meal to add extra flavour. Guests can mostly control the level of spiciness through the use of the sauces and condiments.

The creations are served family style, with a variety of dishes arriving together at the same time at the table.

The Friday menu will evolve, but will start 20 January with evocative creations such as spicy soft shell crab, steamed marinated duck with Khmer herbs, steamed langoustine in coconut milk and spice, pork medallion with pineapple and sautéed spinach, spicy and sour seafood with turmeric and ginger, and wok-fried beef with crushed pepper and piquant dip, to indicate a few highlights.

“I want to help guests try different tastes without fear. Trust me and it will lead to a sensational dining experience fit for the royal court of Cambodia,” says chef Samreth with a smile.

Guests and visitors to the Plantation Club at the Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort can enjoy the Royal Khmer Cuisine of chef Samreth every Friday from 7pm. A Blonde local craft beer from the Flying Dodo brewery in Mauritius is included with the hors d’oeuvre selection at the start of the meal. The ten-course set menu is available at MUR 3,200 (US$87, €81, £71) per person, inclusive of taxes.

For further information and bookings please contact the Plantation Club reservation team at the Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort. Tel (+230) 623 5000. Or email fnbsec.mauritius@outrigger-mu.com. Visit Outrigger.com.

Outrigger prepares a Festive Season Special in Mauritius

Outrigger prepares a Festive Season Special in Mauritius

BEL OMBRE, MAURITIUS — The Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort has announced a special seasonal selection of dining, dancing and delectable drinks for Christmas and New Year. There’ll be a lot of sensational tastes, sega dancing, jazz, chill out music and activities for the children along the way.

The stylish beachfront property on the south coast of Mauritius offers something new, delicious and exotic each day from 21 December to 10 January, with Russian Christmas festivities on 7 January part of the special events.

Highlights from the extensive program (here) include interactive dining experiences that celebrate Christmas tastes from around the world, the seasonal best of Mauritian cuisine at the Plantation Club, seafood extravaganzas (particularly lobster), dancing, a laser show, fireworks at the right moments, and an extensive list of supervised activities for kids.

Santa will be on the beach on Christmas Day. British Christmas flavours abound on the 23rd. For over two weeks there will be delectable champagne breakfasts, hot jazz bands, hip DJs and exotic sega dancing. There’ll be mellow chill out sounds by the pool for the go-slow bits in between.

Events will be spread around the beautifully landscaped resort from the colonial style Plantation Club and the interactive kitchens of Mercado to the fun, beach side informal moments at Willie’s Rum and Crab Shack, Bar Bleu and Edgewater.

Throughout the festive period, Outrigger’s Coral Kids Club will entertain the children with fitness classes, face painting, musical games, tennis starter classes, henna tattoo sessions, limbo fiestas, movie nights at the outdoor cinema, and more.

“There’ll be nowhere quite like the Outrigger in Mauritius this Christmas and New Year,” said General Manager, Pieter van der Hoeven. “We’re providing a one-stop seasonal sensation by the beach for our international guests and discerning local visitors,” he said.

For a full list of taste experiences, events and music at Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort, see the full program here.

For reservations and enquiries please contact our reservation team on (+230) 623 5000 or email resa.mauritius@outrigger-mu.com. Visit OutriggerMauritius.com.

Outrigger Mauritius Announces ‘Better Than Ever’ First Anniversary Package

Outrigger Mauritius Announces ‘Better Than Ever’ First Anniversary Package

PHUKET, THAILAND – The Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort has launched a ‘Better Than Ever’ rate and six dining and spa enhancements to celebrate its 1st anniversary since opening on 17 April 2014.

Each guest is guaranteed the Best Available Rate (BAR) – the lowest available online rate anywhere for each night of a multiple-night stay and includes an upgrade from room and breakfast to half board (room, breakfast and dinner).

The offer is available for a minimum of three-night visits between 1 and 30 April 2015. Better Than Ever also entitles guests to a 30-minute spa treatment per person and special gifts on arrival and departure. If staying on the night of 17 April, guests will be invited to join the first anniversary party.

“We have had a great first year and we want to share the joy with our guests throughout April,” said Pieter van der Hoeven, the Outrigger General Manager. “One year on, we’ve also added six dining and spa enhancements so that guests can treat themselves like it was their birthday.”

For its 1st anniversary Outrigger has introduced six product upgrades: new lunch and dinner menus at the beachside Edgewater open-air restaurant; a new light lunch buffet with Indian and Asian live cooking stations at its acclaimed Mercado international restaurant; a new room service menu with many hot food items; breakfast at the Plantation Club including sparkling wine options for Club guests going in style; an expanded menu at the Crab Shack including succulent Soft Shell Crab Tempura with Creole Seasoning, Roasted Corn and Crab Chowder with Zucchini and Cayenne, and ‘Willie’s’ Crab Cakes with Spicy Mango; and eight new spa packages for beauty, health and relaxation, including spa treatments for kids.

Located on a perfect white sand beach in Bel Ombre in the south of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, all 181 rooms are sea facing and comprise Deluxe, Family Rooms, Suites and Villas. A full range of holiday activities such as water sports, golf, tennis and a kids’ club are available.

To book the Better Than Ever rate for April 2015, and for full T&C visit OutriggerMauritius.com or email resa.mauritius@outrigger-mu.com. Or call +230 623 5000.