Club Med News

Club Med owner takes 5% stake in Thomas Cook
Fosun International has taken a 5% stake in Thomas Cook Group, strengthening its foray into the European tourism sector. The Chinese conglomerate acquired French holiday maker Club Med last month.

Club Med reveals enhancements to Punta Cana Resort
Club Med, the world’s leading premium all-inclusive company with more than 70 resorts worldwide+ unveils enhanced amenities at its Dominican Republic property, Club Med Punta Cana. Additions allow the brand to continue enriching the guest experience, from its innovative Mini Club Med educational child programming and refurbished conference center, to the latest sport equipment and facilities.

Club Med reopens Rio Das Pedras Resort in Brazil
Club Med announces the relaunch of Rio das Pedras after extensive renovations to room accommodations, the main restaurant, convention center and the addition of a new adults-only quiet pool. Located southern Rio de Janeiro, this exclusive Eco-Resort is situated between the Mata Atlântica, one of the world’s most ecologically diverse rainforests, and nearly 2,000 feet of private beach.

Club Med launches new brand campaign worldwide
Club Med – the original all-inclusive resort company with more than 78 resorts worldwide – launches a new global campaign surrounding “happiness,” a philosophy that’s been in the brand’s DNA for the past 60 years. The campaign is launching in 47 countries around the world in 22 languages, including the U.S. This breakthrough campaign highlights the uniqueness of Club Med vacations through a modern, surprising and participative approach that differentiates the brand from the market

Saatchi & Saatchi prepares new Club Med advertising campaign
Club Med has teamed up with Saatchi & Saatchi in Paris to created a brand new global brand campaign that showcases eye catching conceptual holiday imagery and invites consumer to visualise their dream holiday. Asking ‘Where will your imagination take you?’, the campaign has been translated into 22 languages and will be seen across 40 countries.

Club Med launches new mobile site completing multi-screen approach
Following the launch of the Club Med iPhone and iPad apps, the resort company has unveiled a new mobile site as the next innovation in the quest for a seamless customer experience. The completion of the mobile site closes the loop for all digital users looking to access information from tablets to smart phones.

Green Globe certifies Club Med Saint-Moritz Roi Soleil
Green Globe announced certification of Club Med Saint-Moritz Roi Soleil in southeast Switzerland. This resort, located in the Engadine valley in the Swiss Alps, is the 26th Club Med Village to receive certification for its sustainability achievements.

Club Med launches innovative application for iPhone and iPad
Club Med, the all-inclusive brand with more than 80 resorts worldwide – proudly launches its innovative application for the iPhone and iPad, allowing consumers to discover, share and book their ideal Club Med vacation from anywhere in the world.

Club Med turns to Accovia to expand its Air Transportation Solutions offering
Club Med has selected Accovia, the expert in IT solutions and services for the travel industry, to offer its customers a wider range of transportation solutions, from regular business-class flights to more economically-priced flights.

China welcomes its first ever Club Med resort
Club Med, upmarket tour operator and pioneer of the all-inclusive holiday in the 1950s in France, has officially opened its first ever resort in China, Club Med Yabuli.

Club Mediterranée signs Green Globe Certification partnership
Club Mediterranée today announced a new ten-year partnership for sustainability with Green Globe Certification. The partnership will guarantee Club Med access to the Green Globe Standard for sustainable operation and management of its resorts worldwide, via a dedicated online certification system.

Sultan of Brunei eyes Club Med take-over
The Sultan of Brunei’s sovereign wealth fund, BMB Group, has denied speculation that it is expected to make an offer for holiday village specialist Club Med this week.