Posted in News on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 by The Beachcomber Correspondent

Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Sonia Duval as Hotel Manager of Canonnier Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa, effective 1 September 2025.

With a 25-year career within the Group, Sonia Duval fully embodies Beachcomber's values, particularly Evolution, which reflects the Group's commitment to providing its Artisans with the means to progress and thrive. A graduate of the Escoffier Institute and holder of an MBA in Luxury Marketing, she began her career in 2001 as a Management Trainee at Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa. She continued her career at Trou aux Biches Beachcomber as a Senior Receptionist, then Front Office Manager, before joining Victoria Beachcomber, where she held key positions for 18 years, including Executive Assistant Manager – Rooms.

"It is with honour and great humility that I take on these new responsibilities. I am delighted to open this exciting new chapter and to work alongside this great team at Canonnier Beachcomber to continue to consolidate the reputation of this establishment, renowned for its authenticity and family character. I would like to thank the management of Beachcomber for their trust. Thank you also to the entire team at Victoria Beachcomber, with whom I have had the chance to share 18 wonderful years of human and professional adventure,” says Sonia Duval.

The management of Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels is delighted with this appointment. Jean Louis Pismont, Chief Operations Officer of the Beachcomber Group, emphasises: “Our sincere congratulations to Sonia. She embodies the sense of service, attention to detail and team spirit. Alongside Lothar Gross, General Manager of the hotel, she will contribute to the influence of Canonnier Beachcomber. Her career illustrates our conviction: to support our Artisans so that they can evolve and flourish.”

Bravo Sonia, and every success in this new adventure!