Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator, and investor with more than 540 hotels in 56 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and the Americas, has appointed new Hotel Managers and an Executive Chef at its luxury hotels in Zambia and Mozambique.

Zambia

The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel By Anantara has welcomed Longa Mulikelela as its new Hotel Manager.

With nearly 20 years of experience in hospitality management, Mulikelela holds qualifications from Cornell University, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UNICAF University Zambia, and The Hotel and Tourism Training Institute.

Mulikelela’s career includes senior roles at top hotels across Africa, with expertise spanning hotel pre-opening, operations, revenue management, and corporate social responsibility projects.

South African-born, Beatrice Ellis has taken up her new role as the Hotel Manager of Avani Victoria Falls Resort.

Her career includes roles at Mount Grace in South Africa, Anantara Dhigu Maldives, and the Prince of Wales Hotel in the UK. She also has Cornell University credentials in Business Strategy and Executive Leadership.

Laurie Burr will continue to oversee both The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel By Anantara and Avani Victoria Falls Resort as Complex General Manager and Chef Tuwan Halikeen Mohamed takes the helm as Executive Chef at Avani Victoria Falls Resort.

With over 23 years of culinary experience, Chef Mohamed has worked in some of the world’s most prestigious five-star and seven-star hotels. He will emphasise the use of locally sourced ingredients and contemporary culinary techniques to create extraordinary dining experiences at Avani Victoria Falls Resort.

Chef Mohamed has honed his skills in high-energy environments, from Raffles and Fairmont in Doha, to the iconic Burj Al Arab in Dubai. His journey includes leading roles at the luxury One&Only Reethi Rah in the Maldives and Uga Ulagalla in Sri Lanka, where he served as Executive Chef.

Mozambique

In Mozambique, Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort has appointed Christian Sanchez as its new General Manager.

Educated at the renowned Les Roches Hotel School of Management in Switzerland, Sanchez launched his career with management training at Topnotch Resort & Spa in the US. His career highlights include key roles at the Montauk Yacht Club in the Hamptons and with brands such as Accor, Melia, and Hilton.

With a diverse background spanning Senegal, Portugal, and Spain, his African ventures include managing the Zuri Zanzibar Resort.

Before taking up his new role at Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort, Sanchez was the Resort Manager at Anantara Maia Seychelles.

“We are excited to welcome these talented leaders to our team,” said Lindi Mthethwa, Regional Director of Sales and Marketing in Africa for Minor Hotels. “Their exceptional skills and passion for hospitality will undoubtedly enhance our guest experience and set new standards of service and culinary excellence in our Zambia and Mozambique properties. We are confident they will make a significant impact.”