Tourism and leisure go hand in hand and are highly dependent on each other and experts agree that the future of the sector depends on its ability to offer visitors distinctive, memorable and worthwhile experiences. Tourism plays a significant role in the world’s economy, accounting for US$ 600 billion, almost 10%, of global GDP, and…
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Evolving into the FinTech sector
Since 4 October 2016, Rogers Capital has officially evolved into a FinTech focused brand, harnessing the power of technology to make financial services more agile, efficient and trustworthy. The entity’s business segments now combine world-class financial expertise with cutting-edge technology to provide sophisticated business solutions that are tailored to their clients’ needs. photos : rogers…
“Tangible synergies, to the advantage of our clients”
Marc Ah Ching, Didier Lenette & Kabir Ruhee Managing Partners – Rogers Capital photos : lynn forget In the synergy to the found in the linking together of the expertise found in Rogers Capital’s three centres of activity – Corporate, Technology and Financial – their Managing Partners foresee very promising FinTech market prospects. What is…
François de Senneville: “The future is promising for Mauritius as an international finance centre”
François de Senneville, Lawyer specialised in international tax issues Born and brought up in Mauritius, and practising in France, the lawyer François de Senneville believes that Mauritius offers far more than just advantageous tax rates to companies seeking to establish a presence in Africa. Other than its tax system, what are the advantages Mauritius can…
More and more choice
François de Senneville, Lawyer specialised in international tax issues As a result of the opening up of the industry to a mass market, tourism has shown continual growth over the last six decades in Mauritius, as it has throughout the world. Simultaneously over the years, several companies have been set up, specialising in a range…
JEAN-LOUIS PISMONT: “Finding the right balance”
Jean-Louis Pismont, who was recently elected Chairman of the Association of Hoteliers and Restaurants in Mauritius, believes that innovative ideas are needed to vamp up the leisure sector and thereby increase the destination’s international visibility. photos : beachcomber image bank You’ve been involved in Mauritian tourism for twenty years. What changes have you seen in…
Symbiosis and complementarity
Leisure activities, whether on land or water or in the air, have always been regarded by Rogers as aiding tourism development. The Group now offers a wide range of leisure tourism activities in Mauritius, via its Hotels, Property Development & Agribusiness and Travel arms. Symbiosis between them is a way of better unleashing their complementarity….
Domaine de Bel Ombre – Development that respects Nature
The Domaine de Bel Ombre is a great asset for Rogers, whose development philosophy for the region is centred on leisure activities and a quality environment that shows respect for all aspects of nature. Without neglecting its glorious past, the Domaine is busy building a future that is sustainable. photos : csbo | rogers image…
Velogic extends its horizons
After Madagascar and Mozambique, Rogers’ logistics arm has branched further into Africa, taking a significant holding in two Kenyan companies. photos : rogers image bank | shutterstock After working on it for a year, last April Velogic completed its investment in General Cargo Services Ltd and General Cargo Transport Ltd in Kenya. The two companies…
An even more ambitious 2017 edition!
Following immediately on from the success of the two first tournaments, the organisers of the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open are already working on the next one, which will again be held on the superb course at the Heritage Golf Club on the Domaine de Bel Ombre. Jeunghun Wang, winner of the second AfrAsia Bank Mauritius…
