Club Med has revealed details of a new property, off the back of what it says was a record breaking 2024, both locally and globally.
From New Zealand, the brand reports ‘impressive momentum’ with sales up 36% year-on-year, led by demand for its mountain resorts. Club Med’s Japan ski resort sales were up 56% while Kiwi demand for its Europe ski resorts was up 305% year-on-year. In fact, Val Thorens and St. Moritz demand was up 696% and 419%, respectively, it adds. That’s not to say Kiwis aren’t seeking sunshine; Club Med’s Asia sun resort sales were up 29% on the year prior, led by Bali which made up 49% of Club Med’s sales across New Zealand for 2024. The Kiwi demand increases are being attributed to, in part, the rise in living costs, which gm for Club Med Pacific Michelle Davies says means more and more travellers are seeking holidays where everything is taken care of. “With traffic to our website up 35% this year, it’s evident our all-inclusive model, with no hidden costs, continues to resonate strongly.” Club Med’s global business volume was up 7% in 2024 to EUR2.09 billion, with more than 1.5 million guests staying at one of its properties. Looking ahead to 2025, its 75th anniversary year, Davies says Club Med is committed to evolving with its guests’ needs, including a robust pipeline of new resorts and upgrades.
. . . New Asia Resort
Among the new additions is Club Med Borneo which will open in Malaysia’s Sabah in 2026. The 41-acre resort will feature 361 rooms and 39 suites, including a dedicated Exclusive Collection Space. It will be the first resort in Asia-Pacific to be built with BREEAM certification—an internationally recognised environmental assessment system. At the same time, renovations are planned for Club Med Bintan, including redesigned rooms, a revamped family waterplay area, and elevated dining options. The first phase, including room renovations and new family spaces, will be completed by the second half of 2025, with the full renovation slated for completion in 2026.
