The Lux Collective marks International Women’s Day

To mark International Women’s Day, award-winning global hospitality group The Lux Collective is highlighting its programmes to empower women’s leadership in hospitality.

The company offers a range of training programmes including The Lux Collective Training Academy in partnership with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David Wales Academy for Professional Practice and Applied Research in the UK.

Its Luxury Immersion Programme offers female leaders transformative career development opportunities.

The group’s Circle of Care programme also champions gender equality. It provides employment opportunities globally with flexible working, supporting women in local communities.

The Lux Collective Training Academy

Led by group head of learning and talent development, Smita Modak and her team, The Lux Collective Training Academy has pioneered a ground-breaking, work-based higher education initiative.

It is designed to elevate careers, empower leadership and provide internationally accredited qualifications with real-world impact.

Launched in 2018 in partnership with the University of Wales, the Certificate of Higher Education – Professional Practice (Leadership in Hospitality) is an innovative 18-month programme that blends academic excellence with hands-on learning.

It enables participants to earn an internationally recognised qualification while continuing their careers. The certificate reinforces The Lux Collective’s passion to fostering talent and accelerating gender equality in leadership.

A catalyst for growth

Through a blended learning approach, aspiring female leaders engage in structured modules, hands-on assignments and personalised mentorship. This hones their skills in strategic thinking and operational excellence.

Sheila Malloo, The Lux Collective’s first female general manager in Mauritius, says:

“The programme has boosted my confidence and self-esteem. I have built strong relationships with my colleagues and feel proud of myself for being able to apply the academic learning to enhance my leadership capabilities.”

The Luxury Immersion Programme

To deepen the understanding of luxury hospitality across different organisations, the Group’s CEO Olivier Chavy introduced a new talent development initiative in September 2024: The Luxury Immersion Programme.

As part of this initiative, two female leaders, Sheila Malloo, general manager at LUX* Belle Mare, and Isabel Lochun, resident manager at LUX* Le Morne, embarked on an inspirational three-week journey with the Royal Mansour Collection in Morocco.

The experience took them through the art of luxury service at Royal Mansour properties in Marrakech, Casablanca and Tamuda Bay.

The Lux Collective Circle of Care

The company has also launched the Circle of Care programme with a strong focus on empowering women, fostering inclusivity and creating positive change.

It aims to promote gender equality through fair employment practices, leadership opportunities and skills development for local women. It also supports female artisans and entrepreneurs, helping them thrive in sustainable tourism while preserving cultural heritage and handicraft.

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