Drawing on his extensive expertise and keen interest in the field of marine conservation, Tom Hooper provides some thoughts on the current state of our marine environment and the need to strike a balance in how we use the sea. photos : eugène vitry | deeneshen sabapathee | reef conservation françois rogers | alain gordon-gentil…
Tag: Issue 04
Rogers and the challenges of sustainable development
Economic development and environmental sustainability are intricately linked, which is why Rogers has been keen to support a more sustainable approach to the management of Mauritius’ coastal and marine environment, which is under considerable stress mainly as a result of human activity. This commitment is in the form of financial support to bring a coherent…
Rogers CEO to attend Clinton Global Initiative
Invited by the Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Foundation, the Chief Executive Officer of Rogers will attend the annual Clinton Global Initiative forum in New York from 21 to 23 September 2014. This high-level meeting focuses on world health issues, economic progress, people’s well-being and environmental protection. It will give Philippe Espitalier-Noël the opportunity to share…
A tree planted for each Air Mauritius take-off
Rogers is one of the founders of the national carrier and remains one of its shareholders. Amongst other things, the airline’s social responsibility programme focuses on environmental conservation and, in partnership with the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation, Air Mauritius has implemented a “One take-off one tree” programme through which a tree is planted for each departure…
Nicolas Hulot: “Private companies must pull their weight”
The well-known French ecologist, Nicolas Hulot believes that concern over the need to protect the environment is gradually growing. photos : abacapress – gilles bassignac | eugène vitry A native of Brittany in north-western France, Nicolas Hulot’s career as a journalist, presenter, television producer and writer has helped to shape his stance on the environment….
Heritage Resorts joins in the Earth Hour campaign
Heritage Resorts contributed this year to the worldwideEarth Hour campaign by organising various related activities for their guests during the last weekend in March. Launched in Sydney in 2007,Earth Hour aims to increase environmental awareness and involves people across the world turning off their lights for a symbolic moment, in 2014 for one hour on29…
The latest phase of luxury residences at Villas Valriche
Villas Valriche, in Bel Ombre in the south-west of Mauritius, is the island’s leading villa-only estate. The latest phase of luxury private residences on freehold plots has just been launched, featuring private landscaped gardens with direct golf frontage. The Fifteen West villas border the western side of the estate and surround the Heritage Golf Club’s…
Facilities and activities to meet all wishes
There are plenty of possibilities for travellers planning to holiday in Mauritius but Heritage Resorts stand out as the obvious choice. The Domaine de Bel Ombre undoubtedly provides one of the most attractive settings on the island, offering every opportunity for relaxation, fine dining, golfing and other activities in the midst of more than 6,000…
Simple pleasures of the Mauritian way of life
Veranda Leisure & Hospitality’s (VLH) four charming hotels trade under the brand name of Veranda Resorts. Besides the high quality accommodation, attractive concepts and the friendly service, the hotels are all situated in picturesque locations, ideal for enjoying the simple pleasures of an authentic Mauritian way of life. photos : vlh image bank, deeneshen sabapathee…
Brett Abrahamse: “Patience and perseverance are key to succeeding in Africa”
Brett Abrahamse has been in the real estate business for almost a decade and understands the ins and outs of the sector in Africa. He is also a Board member of Foresite Fund Management Ltd, the Fund Manager of Ascencia, the largest listed Property Fund in Mauritius, which he considers a brilliant platform for investors…
