Press
- Bridal Guide: Club Med is the "Ideal family Wedding destination" (August 2011)
- Club Med Yabuli Resort, the First Village in China (March 12, 2010)
- New Tennis Academy Model at Sandpiper Bay (March 10, 2010)
- A second golf course for Punta Cana (February 9, 2010)
- Ixtapa Pacific: 2010 TripAdvisor® Travelers’ Choice® Awards (February 1, 2010)
- Destination Weddings by Imagine (January 22, 2010)
- La Plantation d'Albion, Mauritius: 2009 Companies and Environment Prize (December 22,2009)
BRIDAL GUIDE: CLUB MED IS THE "IDEAL FAMILY WEDDING DESTINATION
We'd like to share some great coverage on Club Med and Club Med Weddings by Imagine received on BridalGuide.com.
This is some extra coverage received in addition to coverage in Bridal Guide’s spring 2012 print coverage to come out.
This is some extra coverage received in addition to coverage in Bridal Guide’s spring 2012 print coverage to come out.
Bridal Guide is a top, national bridal publication and the complete resource for engaged couples trying to plan the perfect wedding and honeymoon. The publication calls Club Med the "Ideal Family Wedding Destination", while also highlighting the well designed wedding packages and innovative children's programs.
Club Med Yabuli Resort, the First Village in China
Club Méditerranée and Melco China Resorts Sign Agreement to Open in November 2010
(Montreal, March 12, 2010) – On Thursday 11 February, Club Méditerranée and Melco China Resorts (Holding) Limited (TSXV: MCG) ("Melco China Resorts" or the "MCR"), signed an agreement to open the first Club Med ski village at MCR’s Sun Mountain Yabuli resort in November 2010. The signing was attended by Club Med, Melco China Resorts and its new shareholder Wisecord Holding Limited (WHL) senior executives.
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The upmarket resort that will be home to the first Club Med mountain village was extensively redeveloped in 2008 and re-opened in early 2009. It will be aligned with the brand’s standards by November. Club Med will operate and market the village through a ten-year renewable management contract, while MCR will manage all ski-related activities.
Club Med will cover the cost of aligning the resort for a maximum investment of US$3 million.
« The future 4-Trident Club Med Yabuli-Sun Mountain resort will be dedicated to families, couples and business seminars. », says Christine Dicaire, Director Marketing and Communications at Club Med Canada. It will comprise 284 rooms, of which 27 120-sq.m suites, 22 52-sq.m deluxe rooms and 235 36-sq.m rooms. The village is equipped with a spa, a swimming pool and a fitness room. It also has a large number of conference rooms that in particular will host the China Entrepreneur Forum, an annual event held in February that brings together 600 senior executives from leading French companies. The future village will provide supervised activities for children of all ages, from 2 to 18.
Located in Heilongjiang Province in northeastern China, Yabuli is currently the country’s largest ski resort.
Popular among the Chinese for its high-quality ski areas, the complex, which includes Asia’s longest mountain trail, is ideal for skiers of all levels. In 2009, Yabuli hosted the World University Youth Games. Yabuli-Sun Mountain is also ideally located. For example, it is situated near Harbin, a city of 10 million people that is home to the world’s largest ice festival. Harbin has an international airport from which travelers can reach Beijing in 1 hour 30 minutes and Shanghai in 2 hours 50 minutes.
In line with Club Med’s goal of becoming the leading provider of upmarket, all-inclusive vacations for Chinese customers, three other village projects at seaside or cultural destinations in China have already been identified or are in the planning stage.
Club Med has decided to strengthen its presence in upscale resorts by opening five villages between 2010 and 2014. The objective for 2015 is to attract 5% to 10% of China’s potential 4 and 5-star resort customers, whose numbers are expected to quadruple over the next five years. On this basis, Club Med could have over 200,000 Chinese customers by 2015.
New Tennis Academy Model at Sandpiper Bay
Star Talent from IMG Academies Joins Club Med International Tennis Academy
Club Med reward program:
For each client booked in the next 6 weeks
at the International Tennis Academy, receive $25 gift card*.
For travel between March 10 and August 22, 2010.
(Montreal, March 10, 2010) - Club Med and the International Tennis Academy (ITA) (http://itausa.com) announced that high profile tennis figures will join the ITA program at Club Med Sandpiper in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The new academy provides a world-class, high-performance tennis training environment for juniors, adults, families and professionals.
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Gabriel Jaramillo is among the new talent recruited to lead the Club Med Sandpiper ITA. Jaramillo has coached the likes of Andre Agassi, Maria Sharapova and Pete Sampras for 30 years. Integral in developing eight number one, and 26 top ten players in the world, Jaramillo served as director of the Bollettieri junior tennis program for 26 years.
The Club Med Sandpiper ITA program has also enlisted the former senior vice president of IMG, Greg Breunich. Known for developing one of the most successful multi-sport, training and educational academy models, Breunich brings over 30 years of experience to the Club Med Sandpiper ITA program. Breunich and Jaramillo will implement an academy concept that offers Club Med guests and elite junior players a high performance training regimen.
“The Club Med Sandpiper ITA represents the next generation in individualized sports academies. We’ve married the finest in hospitality with the finest in sports, letting each partner focus on what they do best,” commented Breunich. “This model is strategically positioned to be a major producer of future tennis champions worldwide.”
Jaramillo and Breunich will combine forces with current ITA tennis expert, Scott Del Mastro. With 17 years of experience, Del Mastro has coached high ranking professional players from more than 50 countries.
“Our junior elite programming develops each individual player. For the first time in academy history, juniors will train in an environment that focuses all academy resources on developing the player’s tennis skills.” commented Scott Del Mastro. “By hosting the academy at Club Med, serious players won’t sacrifice social interaction or a beautiful environment. The Club Med Sandpiper ITA delivers a specialty house that gives teens the tools they need to succeed.”
The ITA at Sandpiper offers serious junior players intensive weekly programs throughout the year, elite summer camps, and annual boarding for those training for professional competition. The junior programs combine technical lessons and drills, fitness training and supervised match play.
Club Med Sandpiper guests will train with the pros as part of the all-inclusive package. Club Med’s all-inclusive tennis programs start for players as young as four years old. Daily group classes teach guests to improve their game in a professional training environment. Dedicated players can enroll in reasonably priced professional private lessons and benefit from video stroke analysis and intensive workshops.
“Hosting a high performance tennis academy at Club Med Sandpiper allows us to provide world class tennis to our guests at no additional cost. As part of Club Med’s all-inclusive package, every guest can train with pros like Gabriel Jaramillo.” said Xavier Mufraggi, CEO Club Med North America.
A second golF course for Punta Cana
Montréal (February 9, 2010) – Club Med Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, now has privileged access to a second golf course. Completed in October 2009, the Tom Fazio designed Corales Golf Course is set between rocky cliffs, coral reefs and the expansive Caribbean Sea. Six oceanfront holes. Multiple lines of approach. Picturesque canyons. A round at Corales can be a supremely rewarding experience. This exhilarating challenge culminates in the striking eighteenth hole with a dramatic carry over the rocky Bay of Corales.Guests of Club Med Punta Cana will benefit from a 5% discount on published rates on both courses; La Cana and Corales courses.
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CLUB MED: 45 VILLAGES AND 60 GOLFS ALL OVER THE WORLD
Play golf in the four corners of the world. From the fairways boarding beautiful oceans to others surrounded by majestic mountains, Club Med’s numerous gold resorts are ready to welcome you.
45 Club Med resorts offer tailored lessons and the best gear. Resorts are equipped to suit all player levels and allow players as young as 8 years old to benefit from the experience. The courses propose exceptional panoramas and exotic landscapes, undulating fairways and lush lands with privileged access to 60 golf courses around the world.
In the North American region, the following villages give access to superb golf courses: Sandpiper, Florida (Sandpiper Golf Course and Golf Academy); Ixtapa Pacific, Mexico (Marina Ixtapa Golf Course), and Cancun Yucatan, Mexico (Golf Riviera Maya and Golf Moon Palace)
Ixtapa Pacific: 2010 TripAdvisor® Travelers’ Choice® Awards
2010 TripAdvisor® Travelers’ Choice® Awards honors Club Med Ixtapa Pacific in three categories
Montreal (February 1, 2010) – Club Med Ixtapa Pacific is chosen for three 2010 Traveler’s Choice® awardsTM by TripAdvisor®.
Best All Inclusive World
Best Family Accommodation Caribbean & Mexico
Best Family Accommodation World
Best Family Accommodation Caribbean & Mexico
Best Family Accommodation World
Now in its eighth year, the annual TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards honor the world’s best hotels, earning their distinction from those who know them best – real travelers.
Unlike any other hotel awards programs in the world, TripAdvisor® Travelers' Choice® winners are based on the millions of real and unbiased reviews and opinions about hotels on tripadvisor.com™ and content from across the web.
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« We’re proud to receive each of these three awards recognizing our involvement in a world of outstanding hotels and resorts. Millions of trusted travelers highlighted the finest hotels in the world on TripAdvisor and across the web, making these recognitions even more significant. » said Carolyne Doyon, Vice-president Sales, Transport & Marketing at Club Med Canada.
For reviews on Club Med Ixtapa Pacific, click here
Destination Weddings by Imagine
Club Med introduces unique packages for Destination Weddings by Imagine
Montreal (January 22nd, 2010) – Club Med now offers Club Med Weddings by Imagine; a service created especially for couples who want to hold their dream wedding at a special destination.Wedding packages
The basic wedding package combines the relaxation of an unforgettable mini-vacation with the romance of a tropical wedding ceremony. It includes personalized pre-wedding planning, a complimentary wedding Web site, customized ceremony, professional photography, a deluxe tropical bouquet and more.
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The Family Wedding package is designed to accommodate the bride, groom and six family members. Family upgrades include various family wedding favors, family tree guestbook, sailing and sports packages, spa treatments and other ideas.
The Eco-Chic package is created for couples who are interested in a green ceremony or simply enjoy the beauty of mother nature’s incomparable settings. Club Med offers a ceremony with a minimal environmental impact. Available upgrades include pesticide-free floral cake toppers and organic bridal bouquet, locally grown bridesmaid bouquets, organic wedding cake, eco-friendly transportation and even edible menus.
Available at any of Club Med’s Caribbean, Mexican and U.S. resorts, couples receive the special attention of a trained Club Med Wedding Specialist who will be handling the details according to the desired customizations. The worry-free planning process allows couples to easily add their personal touch via exclusive décor packages, gourmet meals or even sailing and sports.
« Club Med has had the pleasure of hosting weddings for years, and now offers guests the opportunity to customize a truly unique wedding experience. », explains Christine Dicaire, Marketing and Communications Director. « Our wedding specialists can guide couples through the process of planning a dream wedding without the added stress and complications. »
With packages starting at $4,200 US, the Club Med wedding package allows couples to have an exquisite ceremony. As many cost-savvy couples have realized, destination weddings such as these are often more affordable than the average hometown wedding.
For more information about Club Med Weddings by Imagine, click here
La Plantation d'Albion, Mauritius: 2009 companies and environment prize
Montreal (December 22, 2009) Club Med was awarded the Companies and Environment Prize at the 2009 Pollutec Exhibition (Paris-Nord Villepinte) with a special mention «Technology and Sustainable Development» under the category «Economical and Clean Technologies» for La Plantation d’Albion Village, at Mauritius.Sylvain Gouyer, Technical Director Europe represented Club Med and received the trophy.
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La Plantation d’Albion set up an ecological system to treat its wastewater, consisting in Filtering® gardens. This planted station generates zero nuisances or reject and has helped to recreate a large wetland and to preserve the local fauna and flora. », explains Christine Dicaire, Marketing and Communications Director at Club Med Canada.
The Companies and Environment Prizes awarded by the ministry of Ecology, Energy, Sustainable Development and Spatial Planning and the Environment and Energy Management Agency (ADEME, France) reward every year some of the most innovative companies in terms of sustainable development.
GREEN GLOBE CERTIFICATION FOR THE NORTH-AMERICAN ZONE RESORTS
Club Med Ixtapa Pacific, in Mexico, is the first Club Med Village to achieve the prestigious Green Globe Certified Silver status under the global Certification program. The global program recognizes Club Med Ixtapa’s commitment to operating at the world’s highest environmental standard.
Cancun Yucatan, Mexico, Columbus Isle, Bahamas, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Caravelle, Guadeloupe also received this certification.
The 2012 edition of the Club Med Trident Brochure is now available!