Club Med announces the launch of a new partnership with MAST Travel

MIAMI, Fla. – Nov. 14, 2011 – Club Med – the world’s leading all-inclusive brand with resorts worldwide from skiing havens in France to tropical paradises in Indonesia – is proud to announce the launch of a new strategic partnership with MAST Travel Network, the Midwest’s premier travel agency consortium and marketing network. The MAST Board of Directors selected Club Med as a preferred supplier for the all-inclusive category. Club Med’s participation in the annual MAST Sales Sensation in Oak Brook, Ill. on Nov. 15, 2011 will mark the official launch of the partnership.

MAST’s strong presence in the Midwest, along with its training and development offerings, provide an excellent opportunity for Club Med to grow in this region. Participation in the marketing program will allow Club Med to reach MAST clients and member travel professionals more easily through MAST-sponsored events such as the MAST Sales Sensation.

"We are very excited to enter this relationship. Club Med, with its long history in the industry and recent successes, offers a great opportunity that we are happy to be able to extend to our members,” said John Werner, President and COO of MAST Travel Network.

Club Med has made notable achievements in the past year, including the investment of 110+ million dollars in its North American Zone properties, which includes the successful re-launch of Club Med Sandpiper Bay in Port St. Lucie, FL, the only all-inclusive family resort in the U.S. After undergoing a $28 million transformation, the 216- acre resort features two restaurants, four swimming pools including an infinity pool exclusively for adults and certified lap pool, a Kidz Village with a splash park, 21 tennis courts, an on-site 18 hole golf course and a brand new Spa by L’OCCITANE. Enhanced accommodations include expansive Deluxe Family Rooms with separate bedrooms and one-and-a-half bathrooms, allowing plenty of space for the entire family. As the flagship of Club Med “premium sports” resorts, Sandpiper Bay boasts elite sports training programs with the new Club Med Academies (tennis, golf and fitness.)

“We are thrilled to be a preferred supplier of MAST. Club Med brings to the table a worldwide offering with more than 80 all-inclusive resorts. MAST has a terrific reputation as a strong group of travel professionals. We are confident this will be a great fit, and we look forward to working with MAST as we create new opportunities together,” said Justin Heckman, District Sales Manager of Club Med.

For more information, visit www.clubmedta.com or call 1-800-ClubMed. For an insider look at Club Med, visit our social media site at www.ClubMedInsider.com

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About Club Med
Refined, generous and personalized, a Club Med vacation at any of our 80 resorts in more than 25 countries, guarantees life long memories. With attention to every detail, Club Med offers activities from award-winning Children’s Clubs and luxurious spa treatments to expert instruction in sports with top of the line equipment. Throughout the experience, guests personalize their vacation with an array of choices including luxury room categories, convenient travel arrangements, international cuisine, flexible dining times and exciting entertainment options. Contact a travel professional, call 1-800-ClubMed, or log on to www.clubmed.us for reservations. Find press information at www.clubmedpress.com

About MAST Travel Network
Also known as MAST Vacation Partners, MAST Travel Network is the Midwest’s premier vacation travel agency consortium and marketing network. Since 1969, MAST has been focused and committed to Midwest agencies. Member-owned and driven, the high level of participation at MAST allows agencies to determine direction. MAST is the strongest marketing alliance in the region, providing programs and services that result in increased sales, greater profitability and mutually beneficial relationships for members and suppliers alike.