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From 2004 to present, Club Med and its partners dedicated a total of $560 million to renovate and revamp the group’s portfolio of offerings worldwide.
In the Americas alone, Club Med has fully transformed Buccaneer’s Creek, Martinique; La Caravelle, Guadeloupe; Cancun Yucatan & Ixtapa Pacific, Mexico and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic to offer all-inclusive vacations with new family suites, full-service spas, innovative children’s programs and upscale amenities. Beyond the upgrades, Club Med offers a warmth and hospitality unrivaled in the industry.
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Miami (April 24, 2008) - Punta Cana Family Resort Undergoes $34 Million RenovationA $34 million ongoing renovation has transformed Club Med Punta Cana into a luxurious family escape. This May, the resort debuts a full service spa, free standing family suites with a private pool and revamped children’s programs with a mini water park. Nestled on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic, Club Med Punta Cana sprawls over 75 acres of beachfront property. > Download the press release |
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Miami (April 24, 2008) - Club Med Punta Cana Takes a Spa Day: $34 Million in Renovations Creates Upscale Spa and Weeklong Treatment PackagesThe new Club Med Punta Cana Spa recently debuted new facilities, an array of single spa treatments and three to six-day comprehensive packages. The resort’s new “Creole”-style full service spa boasts a large thatched roof and delicately worked interior with nine individual air-conditioned treatment rooms and two individual oceanfront palapas... > Download the press release |
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Miami (February 29, 2008) – Club Med will celebrate Mini Club Med’s 40th birthday with a kick-off party at Ixtapa Pacific April 9-14.To create a party favor for their youngest guests, Club Med petitioned the famed kid’s band Milkshake to compose an original song about children’s experiences at Club Med Ixtapa Pacific. >Download the press release |
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Miami (January 30, 2008) - The upscale, family-oriented Club Med is returning to its roots with the launch of a new advertising campaign “Where Happiness Means the World.”The campaign, set to fully launch in the U.S. in March, will include magazines, billboards, radio, street furniture and web banners. > Download the press release |
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Miami (January 24, 2008) - This winter, Club Med partners with Beautiful Oceans – an organization that educates tropical travelers on the coal reef environment – to launch a “blue tourism” program.Guests of Club Med Turks and Caicos, and Columbus Isle, Bahamas, will uncover the mysteries of the coral reef world in this new program for scuba divers and snorkelers. > Download the press release |
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Miami (January 20, 2008) - Club Med and Crayola have just added an extra splash to family vacations with the new Club Med Crayola Creativity Program.Crayola designed the program for Club Med Ixtapa Pacific. It features age-appropriate arts and crafts activities for virtually all guests, including toddlers, teens and adults. > Download the press release |
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Miami (November 13, 2007) - Club Med Rio das Pedras takes its name in tribute to its neighbor, the Rio das Pedras Ecological Reserve.The second largest nature reserve in Brazil, Rio das Pedras shelters a wide diversity of fauna and flora—over 10,000 Atlantic rainforest species. Through educational activities and excursions, Club Med encourages guests to learn about the reserve... > Download the press release |
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Miami (August 2, 2007) - Club Med Announces New Vice President of Sales Howard Tanenbaum Brings 20 Years of Travel Industry Experience to PositionHoward Tanenbaum was appointed Vice President of Sales Club Med, North America in July 2007. He will report to Cedric Gobilliard, president and C.E.O of Club Med North America. He is replacing former Senior Vice President of Sales, Paula Hayes. > Download the press release |
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Miami (July 16, 2007) - Club Med Bolsters Repositioning Strategy with $20 Million Investment in Ixtapa Pacific. Upgraded Resort Will Cater to Infants and Toddlers Starting December 2007Club Med Ixtapa Pacific is currently undergoing a $20 million transformation. The investment heralds the complete upgrade of the resort’s shared spaces in addition to renovated, enlarged rooms and the creation of Suites. > Download the press release |
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Miami (May 2, 2007) - Club Med Announces New Direct Service to Columbus Isle, Bahamas. Flights Depart Fort Lauderdale and San Salvador Thursdays and SundaysStarting September 6, 2007 travelers can escape to Club Med Columbus Isle, on San Salvador, the Bahamian out-island, with more flexibility than ever before. New flights from Fort Lauderdale allow guests to visit Club Med Columbus Isle for quick getaways—from either Thursday to Sunday, or Sunday to Thursday. Download the press release |
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Miami (April 18, 2007) - Club Med Provides Customized Solutions for Diverse GroupsGroups at Club Med tend to be extraordinary. Whether a family reunion, a corporate meeting or a specialized “rent-a-resort”, Groups with an array of needs find their niche at Club Med. Download the press release |
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Miami (March 22, 2007) - Club Med Renews Portfolio with Over $530 Million in Investments. Group Implements New Operating and Development ModelsIn 2006 and 2007, Club Med and its partners dedicated a total of $530 million to renovate and revamp the group’s portfolio of offerings. Fiscal year 2006 saw Club Med close five of its more rudimentary resorts and reinvest the windfall to upgrade seven others. Download the press release |
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Miami (March 22, 2007) - New Operating and Development Models Successful for Club Med. Club Med’s First Mixed-Use Resort Located on the Brazilian St. TropezFor the first time in the Groups’s history, Club Med and key partners will create a mixed-use resort, consisting of 300 rooms and 74 pristine acres. Located 100 miles north of Rio de Janeiro, Club Med Buzios represents a new development model for the Groups worldwide and confirms the changing trends in leisure development. Download the press release |
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Miami (March 15, 2007) - Club Med Opio in Provence Marks Latest Phase of $530 Million Investment Plan. Club Med’s Upscale Family Resort on the French Côte d’Azur Opens June 1, 2007Set to open this June; Club Med Opio in Provence will emerge as the newest gem in the Groups’s European portfolio. Boasting over $40 million in renovations, the new 124 acre resort faithfully embodies Club Med’s ongoing commitment to the upscale family market. Download the press release |
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Miami (January 31, 2007) - Cancun Yucatan to Become the Latest Club Med Resort with Passworld. Club Med Features Unique Teen Hangouts at Twelve Resorts WorldwideOn June 1, 2007, Club Med Cancun Yucatan will unveil the latest Passworld. Club Med Cancun Yucatan recently re-opened after $24 million in renovations as a family resort including programs for children ages four-10 years and a special Baby Welcome Program. Download the press release |
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Miami (December 14, 2006) - Club Med Buccaneer’s Creek Celebrates Agreement with Delta Airlines. Convenient Non-Stop Air Service from Atlanta to Fort de FranceThis Saturday, Club Med celebrates an agreement with Delta Airlines to offer new direct flights to the French West Indies. Now, traveling to Martinique and Guadeloupe has just become hassle free. Download the press release |
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Miami (December 14, 2006) - Combat Stress and Fatigue Martinican Style. The Club Med Buccaneer’s Creek Spa Introduces Creole TreatmentsThe Club Med Spa at Buccaneer’s Creek embraces local knowledge to indulge international guests—creating memories unique to Martinique and difficult to imitate. Download the press release |
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Miami (December 14, 2006) - When the Carbs Just Don’t Matter French Chef Institutes Gourmet Fare at Club Med Buccaneer’s CreekHead Chef Hervé Thamar, 31, excelled as a chef at Michelin starred establishments in Paris and Martinique before creating the menus at Club Med Buccaneer’s Creek. Download the press release |
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Miami (November 14, 2006) - Club Med Celebrates Founding Principles. Full Membership with World Heritage Alliance AnnouncedClub Med announced a partnership with the United Nation’s Foundation World Heritage Alliance today. The collaboration fortifies Club Med’s commitment to sustainable tourism, conservation of World Heritage sites and local economic development for communities in the Yucatan Peninsula. Download the press release |
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Miami (November 11, 2006) - Club Med Opens Cancun Yucatan Resort November 11, 2006. 12 Months and $24 Million in Renovations Birth a New PhilosophyAfter 12 months and $24 million in renovations, a new Club Med Cancun Yucatan emerges Nov. 11, 2006, as the latest addition to over 80 80 resorts worldwide. Download the press release |
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Miami (November 11, 2006) - What do Jaguars, Cenotes and Jade All Have in Common?Club Med Cancun Yucatan opens its doors on Nov. 11, 2006 with a new philosophy—discovery. Whether travelers are enticed by the jade that links Mayan tribes to the spiritual world, the jaguars that roam the protected parklands or the cenotes that promise snorkeling and divingg unique to Mexico, the Yucatan Peninsula teems with wonders. Download the press release |
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Miami (September 25, 2006) - Cuisine at Club Med: New World Meets Old for Mouthwatering Results. Club Med Cancun Yucatan Blends French Philosophy with Mexican BoldnessThe new Club Med Cancun Yucatan treats adventurous palates to an unforgettable culinary experience with fresh menu options, fine wine choices and an extensive selection of premium alcohols. Download the press release |
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Miami (September 25, 2006) - Club Med Cancun Yucatan Re-Opens As Family Resort. Families Now Invited to Discover the Wonders of the Yucatan Peninsula at Club Med Cancun YucatanClub Med Cancun Yucatan will re-open Nov. 11, 2006 as a family resort. No longer an adults-only resort, the village now welcomes children to discover the wonders of the Yucatan Peninsula with Club Med’s numerous children’s programs and special facilities dedicated to younger guests. Download the press release |
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Miami (August 17, 2006) - Family Favorite, Club Med La Caravelle Opens December 16, 2006 $30 million in Renovations and Delta Flights Direct from AtlantaAfter an estimated $30 million in renovations and upgraded services, the new Club Med La Caravelle, in Guadeloupe, West Indies, opened December 16, 2006. Download the press release |