Guests and invitees at Les Lauriers Eco Hotel and Restaurant embarked on a captivating experiential journey as the hotel hosted a spectacular Chinese New Year celebration on the night of Wednesday, January 30th, marking a first-of-its-kind event on Praslin Island.
The event was attended by the Principal Secretary for Tourism, Mrs. Sherin Francis, other hoteliers from Praslin, and a significant number of visitors enjoying their holidays on Praslin.
The hotel was transformed into a vibrant ambience of Chinese New Year, adorned in the traditional colour red — the colour of prosperity and good fortune. Staff dressed in elegant traditional Chinese attire added to the festive atmosphere, offering guests an immersive cultural experience. A talented team of local chefs, led by Chef Michael Larue, captivated attendees with their exceptional expertise in Chinese cuisine.
A special highlight of the evening was the celebration of Les Lauriers’ long-time guests, Mr. Jean Charles and Mrs. Florianne Amoruso from France. The couple, staying at the hotel, marked their 20th visit to Seychelles since their first trip in 2004.
The Principal Secretary for Tourism, Mrs. Francis, praised the event for its contribution to the diversification of tourism experiences on Praslin, offering guests additional reasons to explore local offerings and driving spending within the local economy.
“Seychelles is woven into the hearts of people from every corner of the world, and it is truly touching to see each occasion being ceelbrated. The initiative by Les Lauriers Hotel beautifully reflects the spirit of inovativeness and creativity that Tourism Seychelles attaches a lot of importance to. It offers a unique and heartfelt experience, showing how special moments can be transformed into cherished memories throughout the year,” expressed Mrs. Francis.
On her part, Mrs. Sybille Cardon, owner of Les Lauriers Hotel, commented, “We were delighted to create a truly special evening. We wanted to offer something unique to both local residents and visitors, reflecting the strong relationship between Seychelles and China.”
Tourism Seychelles extends its congratulations to Les Lauriers Hotel for this successful initiative. The event exemplifies the organisation’s strategic focus on enriching the tourism experience and delivering higher value to visitors.
