// Club Med reveals name of much anticipated Canadian project, Club Med Québec Charlevoix

MONTRÉAL, QC – Club Med’s executive committee, including 11 members representing worldwide markets, gathered today in Montréal for their quarterly meeting to unveil advancements in the brand’s business developments and global strategy. Amongst these announcements, the global leader in all-inclusive vacations revealed the name of Canada’s first-ever Club Med Village: Club Med Québec Charlevoix. Set to welcome guests in December 2020, construction has commenced at the Québec mountain resort.

President of Club Med, Henri Giscard d’Estaing shared this announcement alongside President and CEO of Club Med North America, Xavier Mufraggi, and Senior Vice President of Club Med Canada and Mexico, Carolyne Doyon. The all-inclusive pioneer has witnessed exceptional growth in recent years and aims to open five resorts per year. The company also has plans to execute major renovations to its current resorts to offer new and refreshed experiences.

“On behalf of the entire Club Med team, I’m delighted to welcome Canada in to our product portfolio,” says Henri Giscard d’Estaing, President of Club Med. “In naming Club Med Québec Charlevoix we wanted to not only shine a light on the province of Québec but the incredible region of Charlevoix itself and contribute to its worldwide influence. We are proud to expand our presence to this exceptional area, home to breathtaking landscapes, fine cuisine and thrilling ski areas.”

With 42,000 travellers to a Club Med village in 2017, Canadians can count themselves amongst Club Med’s dedicated clientele. These numbers will witness a sizable increase leading up to the launch of Club Med Québec Charlevoix. Canadians and international visitors alike can look forward to the following:

• 4-Trident Village with Exclusive Collection Space
• The first-ever four-season Club Med Village
• Only one hour from Québec City International Airport; in Charlevoix; with superb views of the St. Lawrence
• An experience inspired by Québec, presenting the beauties of the region and its unique culture
• A destination for families, couples and groups from different international regions
• Further information to be shared by the end of 2018

With this expansion, as well as the highly anticipated launches of Arcs Panorama (France) in December 2018, and Club Med Miches Playa Esmeralda (Dominican Republic) in December 2019, an Exclusive Collection Resort settled in a secluded, untouched natural area, Club Med is poised to retain its title as the worldwide leader in premium, all-inclusive vacations for families, active couples and solo travellers around the world.

Club Med, founded in 1950, is recognized as the pioneer of the all-inclusive market, offering 70 premium resorts in stunning locations around the world including North and South America, Caribbean, Asia, Africa, Europe and the Mediterranean. Established in 26 countries across five continents, the group employs more than 23,000 employees comprised of 110 varied nationalities. Club Med has had a corporate presence in Canada for over 40 years and employs a staff of more than 50 team members in their Montreal head office.