Club Med sees ‘massif’ growth in ski resort bookings ahead of its first resort in Canada

TORONTO — Club Med Canada’s team was in Toronto last night to push its upcoming 2017-2018 season, just hours after the all-inclusive chain announced plans to open the first Club Med resort in Canada.

In a media statement yesterday, Club Med said it planned to formally announce today the launch of a new resort in Le Massif de Charlevoix, Quebec. The company says this first Club Med resort in Canada will provide new opportunities for visibility for the brand, while giving Charlevoix and Quebec an international presence.

Details of the new ski resort will be released at today’s press conference but the intentions were clear at a Club Med event last night, attended by travel agents in Toronto and the GTA.

“Our ski packages were once again a success in Ontario last year, with a growth of 30%,” said Carolyne Doyon, Club Med’s Senior VP, Canada and Mexico.

Doyon credits this to the Ontario clients being keen skiers who don’t have access to premium ski spots such as Club Med’s locations in the French Alps. And of course, travel agents. “This is thanks to you, our travel partners,” continued Doyon, referring not only to the ski market success from this province, but also the double-digit growth they have seen in Ontario overall.

“It’s key for us to grow our Ontario market, especially in the ski market,” said Doyon. Part of this strategy has been the addition of Janet Martin this month, Club Med’s newest BDM who is looking after Ontario, Alberta and B.C. A familiar face to many in the room, Martin has 16 years of experience in the industry with roles at Flight Centre, Hard Rock and Palace Resorts.

In addition to the Charlevoix resort, new additions include:

Cancun Yucatan, Mexico

Completely renovated Jade 5 Trident Luxury Space
New Tacos Arte beach lounge restaurant, offering a new twist on local Mexican culinary specialties. A modular space open all day with three distinct experiences (restaurant, lounge bar, wine cellar) for guests to relax in front of the ocean.
All existing rooms will be renovated by the end of 2017 and 60 new additional. Aguamarina family rooms will be available in July 2018, with a new pool and snacking corner.
The heart of the resort reimagined: Las Velas Bar, outdoor theatre and main pool renovated.

Samoëns Morillon Grand Massif, French Alps

Opening December 2017.
In the heart of the Grand Massif ski area, fourth largest ski area in France with 265 km of ski slopes. It’s one hour and 15 minutes from Geneva.
Family resort with a complete childcare service for children ageds 4 to 17 years old.
Upscale resort with 420 rooms.
Located at the top of a mountain with a magnificent panoramic view of the valley.
With its new Samoëns Grand Massif Resort, Club Med reinforces its unique positioning as a global leader in the mountains. Its unique all-inclusive premium package gives its customers a “restriction-free” vacation with the best quality-price ratio. Indeed, the package includes roundtrip flights, transfers between the airport and the resort, lifts, ski classes from the École de Ski Française, childcare services for children ages 4 and up, lodging, gourmet meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and more.

Opio in Provence, France

The second Club Med CREACTIVE playground by Cirque du Soleil, after Club Med Punta Cana. Some 30 acrobatic and artistic activities.
The La Provence restaurant, reimagined and boasting a new outdoor terrace.
All rooms are renovated and a few have added balconies.
An ideal starting point to discover the charm of the French Riviera (Nice, Cannes) or typical Provence villages (Grasse, Saint-Paul de Vence, Gourdon, etc.)

Club Med Cefalú — Sicily, Italy (summer 2018):

Initially discovered by Club Med in 1957, the mythical Club Med Cefalú will reopen its doors onto an exceptional seaside site overlooking the Cefalú bay with a view of the medieval city, known as one of the most prestigious tourist destinations in the world.
The first 5 Trident Resort in Europe, 302 rooms
3 restaurants, 4 bars, one of which is a beach bar and a main restaurant with a terrace overlooking the Cefalú bay, two pools, one of which is a natural Zen pool, and a Club Med signature spa.

New Meeting Room Concept with Meetings & Events by Club Med

A new meeting room concept in Da Balaia in Portugal, in Opio in Provence, France and other resorts to come.
Modern and redesigned rooms equipped with an interactive wall for work, an energy wall to recharge portable devices and snacks and water available. Adaptable spaces that can be used for meetings and coffee breaks alike.

For more information, go to clubmedagents.com.