Reopened: Club Med Cherating + Upcoming Kota Kinabalu resort

Club Med, the pioneer of premium all-inclusive holidays, is gearing up for an aggressive travel rebound in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, with the announcement of Club Med Cherating’s reopening on 15 October 2021, as well as the brand’s upcoming greenfield beach resort in Kota Kinabalu set to open in 2023. Beyond strengthening its roots in Malaysia, Club Med is also readying itself with an aggressive expansion pipeline and continues to look for opportunities in the Southeast Asian (SEA) region, specifically in Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia.

Club Med Cherating is ready to welcome guests back from 15 Oct 

With Malaysians feeling travel-starved for the past year, Club Med believes it is not only important to venture on once-in-a-lifetime experiences, but to also rediscover our best selves through embarking on journeys of exploration. In conjunction with the reopening of Club Med Cherating, the resort is offering a special promotion with holiday packages priced at RM930++ per adult for a 3-Day 2-Night stay—the perfect reason to head to Cherating Beach for a quick getaway. 

Just a three-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur, holiday-goers can enjoy a plethora of activities at Club Med Cherating: from adventure sports such as hiking, rock climbing and sailing, to culturally immersive programmes and family-focused offerings—all safely ensconced within the 85-hectare compound. Resort facilities blend seamlessly into the surroundings of Cherating’s tropical rainforest, bringing guests closer to nature and offering reprieve from the hustle and bustle of city-living. The unique Club Med experience is complemented by the resort’s smooth flow between social, F&B and entertainment venues, with various tranquil zones as well as the kids’ club (with free childcare for children and teenagers between the ages of four to seventeen) and spaces for families to converge. The holiday experience is further secured by the resort’s enhanced ‘Safe Together’ protocol, which implements a series of heightened hygiene and safety measures supported by Ecolab (a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services) where guests are given peace of mind to be able to reconnect, have fun, and just relax. 

Despite the pandemic putting the brakes on every holiday plan, domestic travel to Club Med Cherating is already on track to surpass pre-pandemic demand, which saw an increase in business volume of over 8 times compared to last year and are running at full occupancy on our reopening weekend. 

“We entered the pandemic with a strong economic position and are well-placed for a swift, decisive and impactful rebound. We are excited to welcome guests back to Club Med Cherating and to our resorts across the globe. Club Med has a demonstrated track record spanning more than 70 years as the pioneer of new destinations and allinclusive offerings—which is evident from the success of Club Med Cherating, our first resort in Asia —as well as the upcoming greenfield project in Club Med Borneo Kota Kinabalu,” said Mr. Vincent Ong, General Manager of Club Med SEA. 

Club Med is continuing its expansion in Malaysia with Club Med Borneo in 2023

Come end 2023, Club Med will be opening its first SEA greenfield beach resort in Borneo, Kota Kinabalu, in close collaboration with owners Golden Sands Beach Resort City Sdn Bhd (GSBRC). The 41-acre Club Med Borneo Kota Kinabalu resort will reveal a brand new destination, encapsulating the beauty and potential of Sabah. Club Med is confident in its mission to showcase the untapped potential of this stunning location, strategically located a mere six hours from key Asian markets. As one of their most upscale resorts in South East Asia, it is expected to attract tourists from all over the world and is destined to deliver consistently high occupancy rates. 

Aggressive expansion pipeline with over 16 new Club Med resorts in the next 2 years 

Club Med is also readying itself with an aggressive expansion pipeline. Despite the pandemic, the brand continued its global expansion across four continents including Club Med La Rosière, France unveiled in December 2020, Club Med Seychelles in March 2021, Club Med Lijiang, China in September 2021 and Club Med Québec Charlevoix in December 2021. Closer to home, Club Med is looking to expand their portfolio in untouched destinations within SEA. 

“We are targeting Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia as destinations that are wellpositioned to leverage this rebound and we are on the lookout for investors and partners to tap into the potential of these destinations. The pandemic also presented an opportunity for us to refine operations and enhance safety measures in preparation for a stronger rebound for our resorts within the region”, adds Mr. Ong. 

Given the rapidly changing travel restrictions imposed by governments, Club Med also understands the need for increased flexibility and security with travel planning and has introduced the Peace of Mind policy at the start of the pandemic, giving travellers the freedom of a complementary change of travel date, a book-now-pay-later option, and free cancellation of up to 30 days before the travel date. Those looking to travel internationally once borders are open can also travel with ease, as Club Med is offering complimentary COVID-19 coverage into its all-inclusive holiday package, which covers medical expenses in the case of hospitalization, general practitioner appointments, COVID-19 testing and transportation costs to testing facilities. 

Those yearning for a vacation at Club Med can visit www.clubmed.com.my to book your holiday today or contact Club Med’s Travel Advisor at +60 2053 1888.

Click here to read our FULL review of our visit to Club Med Cherating.

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