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Club Med is freewheeling

In 2018, Club Med achieved very encouraging performances according to observers, with the strongest growth in business volume in 6 years (+8% vs 2017). All geographical areas are on the rise. The number of customers also increased significantly (+6.6% vs 2017).

« Thanks to the support of our shareholder Fosun and the implementation of its « high-end, global and happy digital » strategy, Club Med is now the world leader in all-inclusive high-end holidays for families and working couples« , said Henri Giscard d’Estaing, Club President, with a smile.

Recurring EBITDA was €126.4 million, up 13% compared to the previous year, thanks to the overall strategy of moving up the range and sales growth.

On the strength of these performances, Club Med should see a further increase in its business in 2019.

Strong growth in number of customers and sales

With 1.441 million customers, Club Med recorded another increase in 2018 (+6.6% vs. 2017). The clientele of 4 and 5 Trident resorts now represents more than 81.6% of the total clientele.

In China, the second largest market after France, Club Med now has 243,000 customers, up 22% from 2017.