MONTREAL — With close to 80 resorts across the world – in the Caribbean, the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia – Club Med always has news to share with its travel advisor partners about new and updated properties.

Just this month, Club Med welcomed a new resort in Japan – Club Med Kiroro Grand. Meanwhile the legendary brand continues to renovate and innovate almost everywhere on the planet.

As reported in Travelweek Group’s French-language travel trade news source, Profession Voyages, Club Med Kiroro Grand strengthens Club Med’s all-inclusive offer in the winter season, now with more than 20 mountain villages now in the Alps, Quebec and Asia.

Inspired by the dreamlike landscapes of the region, Club Med Kiroro Grand – on the island of Hokkaido – was designed around the theme of an enchanted forest, drawing inspiration of Japanese influences, from the reception to the 266 rooms.

Located three minutes by gondola from neighbouring village Club Med Kiroro Peak, Club Med Kiroro Grand has 23 slopes for all levels. It also provides access to off-piste routes on the Asari and Nagalmine mountains, and guests can even practice skiing there by night. Customers will have direct access to the ski area from the village, plus they’ll have the opportunity to sign up for ski and snowboard lessons.

Club Med Kiroro Grand targets families, couples and ski enthusiasts who want to experience a high-end stay in the mountains, until May thanks to a sliding season which extends over 160 days. The establishment also has a Kids Club for ages two to 17.

Beyond skiing, Club Med Kiroro Grand guests can enjoy yoga or access the wellness lounge with sauna, indoor swimming pool and spa, within the new village.

Guests will also have the opportunity to discover the culture and traditions of the region during a visit to Otaru, a coastal town in Sapporo known for its glassware, its sake and its breweries.

WHAT’S NEW ELSEWHERE IN THE WORLD?

While Club Med Kiroro Grand is just the latest opening in the Club Med portfolio, there’s plenty of other news from Club Med properties around the world.

Here’s a quick look at just a few …

• Club Med Punta Cana: This flagship village in the D.R. was recently renovated. L’Hispaniola, the main restaurant by the sea, has been completely transformed to highlight the colourful culture of Punta Cana. In addition, new rooms for families have been revamped, there’s a new space for weddings, a beauty salon has been added to the spa and a new program for teenagers has been integrated into the village.
• Club Med Les Boucaniers (Martinique): Renovations are underway and in fact are almost finished. They include changes in rooms, reception, main restaurant and the bar.
• Club Med Marrakech La Palmeraie (Morocco): The village has recently undertaken a series of renovations to its Superior and Deluxe rooms, while the Children’s Club will include a Baby Club starting this month, for ages 4 months to 23 months. A family oasis with 66 rooms, dedicated swimming pool and bar, is also in development.

COMING SOON TO A DESTINATION NEAR YOU

Club Med also recently announced the opening of a series of new villages, for the coming years …

• Club Med Gramado, the brand’s fourth village in Brazil and first of the Exclusive Collection in South America, will open in 2025 in Rio Grande do Sul.
• Club Med will also open a new eco-chic property, Club Med Borneo Kota Kinabalu, in Malaysia.
• A first-ever seaside village and safari experience is expected to debut in South Africa, at Club Med Tinley, in 2026.

CLUB MED FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Club Med continues its efforts in favor of responsible tourism thanks to its ‘Happy to Care’ program. Among the current and future initiatives in 2024 …

• Goodbye Plastic: In 2024, Club Med Columbus, Quebec Charlevoix, Turkoise, Michès Playa Esmeralda, Cancun, La Caravelle and Les Boucaniers will have eliminated single-use plastics.
• Preservation of corals: Club Med Turkoise will extend its partnership current with the Turks and Caicos Reef Fund and will offer workshops to guests so they can learn about coral reefs surrounding areas, their beauty and the means to protect them.

Moreover, Club Med is committed to obtaining ecological certification for the construction of all its new villages.

Finally, Club Med Tignes recently obtained BREEAM certification (an independent green building certification and recognized worldwide). Inaugurated in December 2022, this village has integrated sustainability initiatives with a focus on reducing emissions carbon, low impact design, adapting to climate change and the protection of biodiversity.’

For more information on all things Club Med, see clubmed.ca.