Ashok Bhugoo is a highly experienced Mauritian national with a strong academic and luxury hotels’ background overseas and in Mauritius_. He holds a Bachelor's degree with honors in Tourism, Hospitality, and Leisure Management from the University of Mauritius. In his pursuit of personal and professional development, Ashok actively participated in the IBL LEAP_ -  ‘Leadership Executive Acceleration Progra__m’ at University of Stellenbosch from 2018 to 2019. _He further enhanced his skills by completing the General Managers Program at Cornell University in 2022.

Ashok has been an integral part of the group since March 2018. Before joining the group, he was the General Manager of Paradise Cove for two and a half years_ and before taking up employment with Paradise Cove, he spent 13 years at Constance Prince Maurice where he was promoted on two occasions from the position of Food & Beverage Manager to the position of Executive Assistant Manager and subsequently as Resident Manager. His rich career started with Saint Geran and later joined the Beachcomber Royal Palm where he was promoted on several occasions up to the position of Assistant Food & Beverage Manager.

_ Ashok possesses a wealth of international exposure_ in prestigious hotels worldwide namely Château de la Messardiere in Saint Tropez (France), Hotel de Paris in Monte Carlo (Monaco), La Mamounia and Royal Mansoor in Marrakech (Morocco), and Hotel Adlon Kempinski in Berlin and Le Grand Hotel in He__i__lligendam (Germany). His international culinary exposure has been with Chef Alain Ducasse in his 3 Star Michelin Restaurant ‘Le Louis IV’ in Monaco.

_ In 2018, Ashok embarked on his journey with LUX* Le Morne as the Resort Manager for three and a half years. In July 2021, he was promoted Deputy General Manager at LUX* Grand Baie, where he played a crucial role in the successful opening of the property in November 2021._

Ashok aims to grow within the group.  Thanks to his passionate commitment and his excellent rapport with the Guests and his Team Members, Ashok has been appointed General Manager of LUX* Le Morne on 01 September 2023. His goal is to continue fostering growth and delivering outstanding experiences in his new leadership role.