Sustainability initiatives at Club Med resorts

For more than 60 years, sustainability has been part of Club Med’s DNA.  Club Med resorts are extremely vigilant with energy efficiency, saving, treating and recycling water, promoting renewable energy sources, controlling the water treatment and recycling techniques.

Initiatives:

·         Bye to single-use plastic: Club Med has taken efforts to eradicate single-use plastic items from all its resorts worldwide, to reduce their footprint and keep the ocean clean

·         Green Globe certified: Currently 74% of Club Med resorts worldwide have been awarded “Green Globe Certified” for Sustainable Tourism, including Club Med Bali, Club Med Cherating Beach, Club Med Phuket, and many more

·         Monitoring use of water: Over the last years, Club Med has made a conscious effort to reduce water consumption in their resorts, reducing it by 12.5% in hydric-stressed zones from 2010 to 2015. Moreover, 100% of water waste is treated, and currently 89% of the resorts have water flow reducers

·         Farm to fork: 90% of food materials and produce in the Club Med resorts are purchased from local and agro-ecological farmers, providing guests with in-season, organic and pesticide-free food that goes directly from farm to fork. Also, Club Med Bali has witnessed 56% less food wastage due to the use of a new innovative technology called Winnow. This program is currently being rolled out across all Club Med Asian resorts

·         Ecological walks: Ecological walks are conducted regularly to collect waste from local areas. These educational and fun eco treks are a perfect opportunity to reconnect with nature. In Club Med Cherating Beach for example, guests get to reconnect with nature, discover the incredible preserved forests surrounding the resort, and learn about wildlife protection

·         Preservation of biodiversity: From respecting the fauna and flora of the natural areas during the construction of resorts to protecting endangered species, Club Med resorts play an important role in the preservation of biodiversity.

o   The turtle nursery at Club Med Bintan Island allows to nurse sea turtles back to health and promote their breeding

o   The artificial reef at Club Med Kani and fish refuge at The Finolhu Villas helps to preserve the ocean’s biodiversity in the Maldives

o   Club Med Cherating Beach’s natural site provides a home for macaque monkeys and many more tropical species

CLUB MED’s dedication to BIODIVERSITY – Coral reefs preservation at Club Med Kani in Maldives

Club Med trains more than 15,000 G.O.s (Gentil Organisateur) each year on sustainability to help preserve the environment. These G.O.s then raise awareness among the guests through eco-initiatives, bring forward new ideas on how Club Med can become more sustainable, and coordinate the environmentally-friendly initiatives in the resorts.

Club Med has real experts on biodiversity and sustainability in the resorts, including marine biologists at Club Med Kani in Maldives. Guests staying at the resort can create their very own coral habitat for marine life. With a web-like pattern and a strong metal structure, these frames will last a lifetime. Led by their own marine biologist, you will learn a valuable lesson on conservation while taking part in the greater good. Choose the size of coral frame you prefer, attach coral of your choice, and place it in the sea to begin a new reef where fish will come to explore. Then, follow the evolution of your coral with photos posted regularly on our partner Reefscapers’ dedicated online platform. There’s nothing more rewarding than participating in preservation in one of the most beautiful places in the world.

FAMILY HOLIDAYS MADE EASY AT CLUB MED RESORTS

According to a recent study conducted in 11 countries across Asia Pacific, the top two reasons why people travel are ‘to relax’ and ‘to spend time with their loved ones’. Studies have also shown that more than 50% of lasting memories are created when on a vacation. Understanding these nuances, Club Med has introduced the Amazing Family program that offers families an opportunity to relax, spend quality time together and indulge in exciting activities that will bring home more than just memories.

On occasion of International day of Families, we list down some offerings by Club Med Resorts for a fun filled family holiday:

All-inclusive hassle free holidays: Holidays should be easy and carefree from the moment you leave home, especially if you are travelling with family and kids. Premium all-inclusive holidays offered by Club Med resorts located at exceptional destinations around the world are absolute value for money and give families the liberty to sit back and relax, knowing that everything is taken care of. From flights, transfers, sports and activities, all-day gourmet cuisine, child-care facilities to entertainment and parties, they have got everything covered. So forget the logistics, just pack your camera to capture the incredible memories.

Something for everyone: Whether you are travelling with a toddler or a young child, the resorts have activities well-suited for a multi-generational family unit, accompanied by an experienced in-house team to ensure the well-being and safety of children. Adults can lounge by the Zen pool, enjoy some quality time as a couple, indulge in a luxurious spa experience, or even unwind with a session of golf while their little ones play at the Kids’ Club.

Enjoy fun-filled activities with family: Get energized with entertaining games like Soccer Bumper, Kite competition or engage in sensory activities such as giant board games like Twister, Connect Five and Molkky. At the end of the day, enjoy the Bubble party or Colour party organized at the resorts and opt for some night entertainment like live music, shows and dance performances.

Explore mother nature and learn new skills: Indulge in sports, creative workshops, kite crafting, local cooking class, yoga or enroll for a life-size digital treasure hunt session to discover the nature that surrounds the resort. The resorts offer various options to learn about the environment and local flavors of the city.

Child friendly facilities: Key touch points of the resort have been rethought at the scale of kids, to make sure they feel comfortable and boost their confidence and autonomy, while their parents relax. Kids and teenagers can make new friends and partake in exciting outdoor adventures at the various age-specific clubs. Children can order their own fruit juice using step-up stools at the bar, exercising their autonomy, or grab food by themselves at the restaurant’s Kids Corner. Prams, kid-sized bathrobes, slippers, dental kit and backpacks are available as a part of Club Med Baby Welcome service.

The Amazing Family program has been launched across Club Med’s Asian resorts in Sanya, Guilin and Bali, as well as across the globe in Kamarina Italy and in Marakesh, Morocco. By summer 2019, more resorts such as Club Med Cherating Beach, Malaysia, Phuket and Bintan Island will feature this immersive family program. In addition to the new introduced program, Club Med also offers a wide range of activities that are perfect for families to enjoy together such as archery, snorkeling and stand-up paddling. Excursion trips are also available for families to bond over as they learn more about the destination.