Club Med announced a variety of new developments, including
three new international resorts — the brand’s first resort in South Africa and
the first Exclusive Collection resort in South America.
The brand also continues to build on its Happy to Care
corporate social responsibility program with a new environmental certification
at Club Med Tignes and additional developments in North America.
Beach and Safari Resort: Club Med Tinley
Club Med will open a first-of-its-kind beach and safari
resort and the brand’s first-ever location in South Africa.
Situated in KwaZulu-Natal, the property will feature a
surf-lifestyle concept and a stay on a Big Five Game Reserve while embarking on
a magical safari. The resort will be nestled on the North Coast (Dolphin
Coast), offering panoramic views of the beach and coastal dunes. Three hours
away in Northern Natal, guests will enjoy the same all-inclusive experience at
the 80-room game lodge, with a complete safari adventure.
“Club Med Tinley is the manifestation of the brand’s
pioneering spirit,” says Carolyne Doyon, President and CEO of Club Med North
America and the Caribbean. “Developing the first Club Med resort in South
Africa with a unique beach and safari concept affirms our commitment to
creating meaningful, once-in-a-lifetime vacations that allow our guests to
truly connect with nature and each other. We are thrilled to introduce a new
generation of visitors to this jewel of South Africa.”
Exclusive Collection Resort: Club Med Gramado
Gramado is the brand’s first Exclusive Collection (5-Star)
resort in South America and the fourth in Brazil.
The resort will open in 2025 in Rio Grande do Sul, known for
its dramatic canyons, gastronomy, wine, and lively local culture.
Eco-Chic Resort: Club Med Borneo
Nestled between the woods and the waves in the enchanting
landscape of Kota Kinabalu, Club Med Borneo, opening in 2025, will offer a
pristine paradise where jungle meets idyllic white sand beaches and
crystal-clear waters.
Urban Oasis Resort: Club Med Urban Oasis Xianlin Nanjing
Situated in the urban region of Nanjing China, Club Med
Urban Oasis Xianlin Nanjing is the world’s first urban oasis resort, opened in
October 2023.
The resort combines the brand’s premium, all-inclusive
product with the city’s cultural richness. Located near a railway station, the
property represents the world’s first metro-access Club Med resort located
among Nanjing’s four major scenic areas – Purple Mountain, Quixia Mountain,
Tangshan Mountain and Yanziji.
Club Med Marrakech La Palmeraie Renovations
This Club Med property in the heart of Morocco is undergoing
renovations to renew and transform it into a premium, all-inclusive guest
experience. The 2023-2024 renovations will consist of a baby club, family
oasis, and enhanced rooms.
Club Med Shifts Portfolio
Club Med is shifting its entire portfolio into 4-Trident
(4-Star) and Exclusive Collection (5-Star) resorts. From April 2024, the brand
will only offer premium, all-inclusive beach and mountain Club Med resorts and
exclusive Collection spaces, resorts, yachts, villas and chalets.
Three current Trident resorts — Club Med Serre-Chevalier,
Club Med Djerba La Douce and Club Med Arcs Extrême will transition into
4-Trident properties, bringing the total of Exclusive Collection products to 21
by the end of 2023.
Social Responsibility
By 2024, Club Med Columbus, Club Med
Cancún, Club Med Turkoise, Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda, Club Med Québec,
Club Med Caravelle, Club Med Buccaneer’s Creek will have eliminated single-use
plastic products in the resorts.
Club Med Turkoise will expand its partnership with the Turks
and Caicos Reef Fund to bring interactive workshops to guests to learn about
the surrounding coral reefs and their protection.
All new resorts will be BREEAM certified or their local
equivalent.
Festive Weeks Offer
Club Med has launched its ‘Happy Everything’ holiday sale,
available for booking through October 31, 2023.
From Thanksgiving to New Year's Eve, guests can enjoy a
festive, all-inclusive vacation with discounted rates and dedicated holiday programming
across nine North American resorts.
Rates start at $129 per person/night and include Club Med
Punta Cana, Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda, Club Med Cancún, Club Med Ixtapa
Pacific, Club Med Turkoise, Club Med Columbus, Club Med Québec, Club Med Caravelle
and Club Med Buccaneer’s Creek.
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