Mauritius, October 17, 2017Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Mauritius announced today the appointment of Gerhard Hecker as the new general manager of the iconic resort. Joining the property in October, Hecker is responsible for the management of the 200-guestroom property, including the three exclusive Beach Villas, as well as overseeing all operations and teams within the hotel. Hecker will continue to establish the resort as one of the leadinghotels in the Indian Ocean, following its extensive renovation and relaunch in November 2015.

Hecker has over 24 years of experience specializing in the management of luxury five star hotels and resorts. No stranger to the Shangri-La family, Hecker was most recently the general manager at Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai after holding the same position at Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta. Hecker started his Shangri-La journey as part of the pre-opening team for Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen. A German national, Hecker began his hotel career in the scenic town of Garmisch Partenkirchen in the Bavarian Alpine region.

“I am thrilled to be joining the talented team at Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Mauritius,” said Hecker. “Le Touessrok is known for its long-standing reputation as one of the world’s most dynamic and personalized resorts, and I am proud to be part of the next chapter in the resort’s history. I am looking forward to working with the team to enhance that reputation.”

Located on the East coast of Mauritius on one of the island’s most breath-taking bays, Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa offers panoramic views of the turquoise Indian Ocean. The hotel boasts two swimming pools, an 18-hole par 72 championship golf course, a kids’ club, and CHI, The Spa. The resort also features six trendy restaurants and bars with cutting-edge dining concepts..

For more information, please call +230 402 7400, email [email protected] or visit www.shangri-la.com/mauritius.