With more than three decades of international experience in tourism leadership, Dr. Christian Lefèvre represents a strong intersection of industry practice, strategic management, and responsible tourism. His professional journey spans multiple regions and tourism contexts, reflecting a career built on operational leadership, long-term vision, and sector development.
His completion of the Professional Doctorate (PD) in Tourism Management marks an important academic milestone within a career already defined by sustained engagement with the global tourism and hospitality industry. Rather than standing apart from his professional path, the doctorate reflects a continuation of his commitment to structured leadership, reflective practice, and responsible growth within the sector.
A Career Built Across Global Destinations
Dr. Christian Lefèvre brings over 30 years of professional experience across diverse tourism markets, including the Comoros, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Seychelles, and Mauritius. Throughout his career, he has been involved in launching and managing tourism operations, developing safari and destination-based experiences, and contributing to major industry initiatives across these regions.
His work reflects a deep understanding of tourism development in varied cultural, environmental, and economic contexts. Operating across multiple destinations has allowed him to engage with both emerging and established tourism markets, strengthening his expertise in destination management, operational leadership, and long-term industry planning.
Since 2006, Dr. Lefèvre has served as Founder and Managing Director of Coquille Bonheur, where he established one of Mauritius’ leading destination management companies. Under his leadership, the organisation has become recognised for its sustainable approach and service standards. His professional achievements include recognition as CEO of the Year, among other industry accolades, reflecting consistent leadership and organisational growth over time.
Academic Foundation and Professional Engagement
Dr. Lefèvre holds an MBA and is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Logistics and Transport, as well as a Fellow of the Mauritius Institute of Directors. These qualifications support his extensive executive background and reflect long-standing engagement with governance, logistics, and leadership frameworks relevant to the tourism and hospitality sector.
His academic journey reached a further milestone through the completion of the Professional Doctorate in Tourism Management with European International University – Paris. The programme provided a structured platform to connect academic inquiry with real-world industry practice, reinforcing a career shaped by reflective leadership, applied research, and professional rigor.
“I am honoured to receive the EIU-Paris Professional Doctorate, a milestone that bridges my academic studies with international industry experience and empowers me to drive innovation, sustainability, and leadership in the tourism and hospitality sector.”
Advancing Responsible Tourism and Community Engagement
Beyond executive leadership, Dr. Christian Lefèvre remains actively involved in community-focused initiatives. Through the Lucky Shell Foundation and various partnerships, he supports programmes in education, social welfare, and environmental responsibility. These initiatives reflect an ongoing commitment to responsible tourism that extends beyond commercial operations.
He is also engaged in mentoring young professionals, contributing to skills development and leadership capacity within the industry. This involvement underscores his broader perspective on tourism as a sector that plays a role in human development, community wellbeing, and long-term social impact.
A Professional Doctorate Anchored in Practice
Dr. Christian Lefèvre’s completion of the Professional Doctorate in Tourism Management reflects a career grounded in international experience, academic engagement, and sustained industry contribution. His journey illustrates how advanced professional study can align with established leadership practice, supporting reflective decision-making and strategic development.
Taken together, his academic achievements, executive leadership, and community involvement highlight the role of professional doctorates in bridging theory and practice. His experience demonstrates how lifelong learning can continue to shape leadership approaches and contribute to the ongoing development of the global tourism and hospitality sector.
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