With more than 4 decades of international hotel management experience, Paul Jones joined LUX* in 2010, where he quickly established his mark as a charismatic leader with a unique and passionate approach to hospitality management, centered around People, Culture and Service.
Paul Jones’ rich career covers various key leadership positions, having served for almost 20 years as Managing Director of the Sun Resorts Group, and later, as President of One&Only Resorts & Hotels, where he was instrumental in successfully launching and growing the brand on a global basis.
Recognized as a leading figure in the establishment and development of the hotel and tourism industry in Mauritius, Paul Jones was conferred the Dignity of Companion of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George by her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. He was also awarded one of the highest honours by the President of the Comores, the Chevalier de L’Etoile d’Anjouan, for his significant contribution to the growth and development of the hotel and tourism sector in the Comores.
Paul Jones directly overseas the Company’s overall strategic direction, spearheading the Group’s global development plans. He is personally involved in every aspect of the business ensuring that the concept development of each new property not only respects the ethos of the four brands: LUX*, Tamassa, SALT and Socio, but is also innovative and differentiated.
He successfully completed the Final Membership of the HCIMA at ‘Courtfield’, part of Blackpool Technical College and holds an MBA with distinction from the University of Surrey. He followed the Program for Management Development (PMD) at Harvard Business School.
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Hospitality in the UK.
He was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Group on 1st October 2010. Following the separation of the Management Company, The Lux Collective Ltd, from the real estate and property holding company, Lux Island Resorts Ltd, in January 2019, Mr Paul Jones remained the Chief Executive Officer of the Management Company, The Lux Collective Ltd.
Directorship in Mauritian listed companies: None