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Laucala Island, the luxurious private island resort located in the Fijian Pacific archipelago, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christoph G. Ganster as its new Managing Director commencing July 2015. Austrian born and veteran of the luxury hospitality industry, Ganster has more than 23 years of experience as an international hotelier, most recently serving the last 11 years with FRHI Hotels & Resorts.
“It is an extreme pleasure and honor having been entrusted to manage one of the world’s most prestigious private islands. The philosophy of the owner to establish the ultimate in luxury and privacy, combined with the holistic approach of self-sustainability, make this one of the most unique destinations. All of us are fully committed to provide true Fijian hospitality and create beautiful moments that last for eternity” said Ganster.
“Ganster has a body of knowledge and depth of experience in the luxury industry that he will share with the island and in turn will further enhance guest experience. We are delighted to have the opportunity to work with such a consummate professional and leader in the industry.” stated Laucala Island owner Dietrich Mateschitz.
Previously, Ganster was General Manager in Seychelles, Ukraine and Egypt with Raffles Hotels & Resorts as well as Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. Prior to that he worked in various senior management positions in United Arab Emirates, Caribbean, Maldives, Mauritius, Switzerland, USA and Germany. Most recently he was based in Seychelles as General Manager of Raffles Praslin. In addition to his role he was a Member of the Board of the Seychelles Hospitality & Tourism Academy as well as the Seychelles Tourism Board, the Government Body, promoting Seychelles. Ganster graduated from the School of Tourism & Hotel Management Schloss Klessheim, Salzburg, Austria.
About Laucala Island
Set in 3,500 exclusive acres on its own 12 sq km island in the Fiji archipelago in the South Pacific, Laucala Island brings a new meaning to the term “all-inclusive resort”.
This private island paradise, accessible by its own airport has just 25 luxurious villas, each individually designed with an eye to traditional Fijian style and all with private pools, which are set amidst the swaying palms of coconut plantations, powdery white sand beaches, turquoise lagoons, lush green mountains and breathtaking natural beauty.
True luxury comes in the complete privacy of the villas and in the freedom to enjoy an outstanding range of sports and leisure activities with spontaneity, from a round of golf on the island’s 18-hole 72-par championship course, to water sports and beachside horseback riding.
Laucala Island features 5 exclusive restaurants and bars overseen by top international chefs and offers a superb choice of Western, Asian and local cuisines, complemented by an impressive cellar of fine wines.
With over 385 staff, the highest staff-to-guest ratio in the world, as well as on-island professionals such as a PGA Golf Professional from New Zealand, a spa manager from Thailand, diving and fishing experts, and a Super Falcon Hydrobatic Craft, there is no other private island in the world which offers such a range of leisure facilities.
In its mission to offer a sublime tropical experience, Laucala Island prides itself on a philosophy which brings elements of the island into each guest experience, through produce which is raised and grown organically on the island.
