Constance Hospitality is pleased to announce the appointment of Gabriel Juneau as General Manager of Constance Le Chaland, its new luxury address on the south-east coast of Mauritius. This appointment marks an important milestone in the hotel’s transition under the Constance Hotels & Resorts brand, effective 5 February 2026. In this new phase, Gabriel will work closely with the teams to embed Constance Hotels & Resorts standards and service culture, while preserving the hotel’s unique identity.

With over 15 years of international experience across Canada, China, the UAE, Madagascar and the Seychelles, Gabriel Juneau brings a strong combination of operational discipline, people leadership and guest-experience excellence. Prior to his appointment at Constance Le Chaland, he served as Hotel Manager at Constance Lemuria Seychelles, overseeing the operational division of one of the brand’s flagship resorts. He previously held the role of Resort Manager at Constance Tsarabanjina Madagascar, where he successfully led a remote island resort, achieving outstanding guest satisfaction scores, and strong employee engagement.

As the hotel enters this new chapter, Constance Hospitality will progressively bring to life its distinctive ConstanceDNA – an Art de Vivre defined by warm, natural luxury, genuine service, attention to detail and a strong sense of place.

Conceived as a natural sanctuary, Constance Le Chaland blends gently into its surroundings and invites guests to reconnect through nature, refined gastronomy, wine culture and holistic wellbeing, in a beautiful setting. The integration of Constance’s DNA will support the hotel’s ambition to position itself among the new benchmarks of luxury hospitality in Mauritius.

“Constance Le Chaland is a rare place, a sanctuary shaped by nature. My priority will be to work closely with the teams throughout this transition, to protect the essence of the site and bring to life Constance’s Art de Vivre through service that feels natural, attentive and experiences centered on authentic immersion, art of food & wine, and wellbeing,” says Gabriel Juneau.

In today’s corporate environment, communication, presence, and authenticity are no longer “soft skills” but rather defining leadership skills. As organizations look beyond traditional executive training, one unexpected discipline is proving to be remarkably effective: stand-up comedy.

The Laughter Factory Academy introduce a stand-up comedy workshop for executives and corporate teams, led by award-winning comedians from the UK and Canada. Designed for senior leaders and professional teams, the workshop offers an engaging, hands-on approach to developing confident, impactful communication.

Why Stand-Up Comedy?

Stand-up comedy is one of the most demanding forms of public speaking. It demands clarity of thought, emotional intelligence, adaptibility under pressure, and the ability to be resoursful and quick.

These are the same skills leaders rely on when presenting to boards, addressing teams, managing crises, or influencing stakeholders. Comedy training strengthens these abilities by placing participants in an unscripted, human, and highly engaging communication environment.

The impact extends far beyond speaking skills, by stepping outside formal corporate structures, participants experience a shared challenge that builds trust, psychological safety, and authentic connection. Hierarchies soften, communication opens, and teams engage with one another on a more human level.

A Shift in Leadership Development

As leadership expectations continue to evolve, organizations are moving away from scripted communication and toward genuine presence and human connection. In this shift, stand-up comedy is emerging not as entertainment, but as a powerful leadership development tool that sharpens clarity, confidence, and storytelling skills.

This workshop equips leaders to communicate more effectively, connect more authentically with their teams, and hold the room in moments that matter. The result is stronger leadership presence, deeper team cohesion, clearer internal communication, and greater alignment across the organization. Because great leaders don’t just deliver information, they engage, inspire, and create connection. This is not about turning executives into comedians.It is about turning leaders into stronger communicators.

This stand-up comedy workshop is available for corporate bookings across the UAE, with sessions customized for executive teams, leadership off-sites, and corporate development programs.

Ladurée blends French elegance with Middle Eastern flavours in a refined Ramadan 2026 collection created for gifting, Iftar and elevated seasonal rituals.

This Ramadan, Ladurée unveils a poetic seasonal gift box inspired by the enchanting tales of 1001 Nights, the collection celebrates the spirit of generosity through refined patisserie and thoughtful gifting. The season introduces a new Date, Honey and Cinnamon macaron, alongside indulgent Ramadan pastries, a striking Ramadan cake, and a Balaleet French toast. Complemented by traditional savoury offerings and an Arabic Coffee set, the collection offers a sophisticated expression of Ramadan hospitality, designed for modern celebrations and elegant gatherings. The selection is designed for refined gifting and elevated Iftar and Suhoor moments.

Season’s Signature Macaron

Renowned for its iconic macarons, Ladurée introduces a Ramadan-exclusive Date, Honey and Cinnamon macaron. Featuring two cinnamon macaron shells filled with a creamy date, honey and cinnamon jam, offering a warm and aromatic flavour profile created especially for the holy month.  An elegant addition to Iftar and Suhoor spreads, it offers a refined sweet touch for both intimate gatherings and lavish buffets.

Limited Edition Ramadan Macaron Gift Boxes (1001 Nights Collection)

This Ramadan, Ladurée presents an exquisite limited-edition collection inspired by the enchanting tales of 1001 Nights, blending Parisian savoir-faire with the rich flavours and traditions of the holy month. Encased in bespoke dark blue and gold gift boxes adorned with moon motifs, the collection is designed to elevate gifting, Iftar and Suhoor moments with a sense of elegance, generosity and celebration. The Ramadan macaron gift boxes are available in four sizes, making them ideal for both personal and corporate Ramadan gifting.

Date & time: Throughout Ramadan | Available all day | Price: In UAE – AED 126 for a box of 6 macarons, AED 222 for 12, AED 313 for 18 and AED 692 for the 42 piece box. | Location: Across all outlets in UAE

Ramadan Pastry & Cake – A Striking Centrepiece for Iftar & Suhoor

The Ramadan pastry is a sophisticated seasonal creation featuring a gingerbread biscuit base layered with date crunchy paste, light spiced coffee cream, an ivory thin chocolate leaf and a vanilla macaron. It is available in both individual portions and a larger size designed to serve up to eight guests, making it a refined choice for Iftar and Suhoor gatherings.

Complementing the pastry selection, an individual portion priced at AED 55 in the UAE and SAR 54 in KSA, as well as a larger cake designed to serve eight guests, priced at AED 389 in the UAE and SAR 250 in KSA, offering a visually elegant and indulgent centrepiece for Ramadan entertaining.

Date & time: Throughout Ramadan | Available all day | Price: In UAE – Individual | portion – AED 55 & for eight guests – AED 389 | Location: Across all outlets in UAE

Balaleet French Toast – A Contemporary Twist on an Emirati Classic

Adding a modern interpretation to beloved local flavours, the Balaleet French toast features brioche topped with Balaleet vermicelli, cardamom, saffron, rose water, halawa, pistachio praline and rose petals, finished with chocolate saffron sauce, gold flakes and orange blossom. The Ramadan-exclusive dish is priced at AED 72 in the UAE and SAR 74 in KSA.

Date & time: Throughout Ramadan | Available all day | Price: In UAE – AED 72 | Location: Across all outlets in UAE

An Iftar & Suhoor Experience Inspired by Tradition, Crafted with Elegance
Ramadan Savoury Selections & Arabic Coffee

For Iftar and Suhoor, Ladurée presents a thoughtfully curated savoury offering that brings together time-honoured Ramadan flavours with refined presentation. The selection begins with comforting Harira soup, prepared with chickpeas, green lentils, tomato, cumin, coriander and parsley, alongside a high-tea style assortment of hot and cold appetizers including fatayer, stuffed dates, savoury baklava with halloumi and pistachio, and breaded halloumi, offering an elevated interpretation of traditional starters.

The experience continues with signature main courses such as a luxurious Ouzi, featuring delicate filo pastry filled with fragrant rice, minced beef and lamb, cinnamon, seven spices, pistachio, pine nuts, chestnuts and raisins, as well as Moghrabieh chicken, combining Moghrabieh pearls with tender chicken, oriental broth, chickpeas and pearl onions for a comforting and authentic Ramadan dish.

Completing the experience, the Arabic Coffee set offers Emirati dark roast coffee served with a selection of homemade biscuits, mixed dried fruits and nuts, along with two macarons and two Eugénie of choice, creating a refined and memorable finale for Iftar or Suhoor gatherings.

Date & time: Throughout Ramadan | Available all day | Price: AED 129 | Location: Across all outlets in UAE