The list of the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance’s members continues to grow, with the latest addition being the French all-inclusive premium holiday resort group Club Med. A move that cements Club Med's commitment to industry-wide environmental sustainability.

A new partnership that is a testament to Club Med's motto, "The Place to be happy is here; the moment to be happy is now. But it's also tomorrow," signifying its implication towards a net positive hospitality industry.

For over 60 years, Club Med has implemented sustainable practices with 70% of new or majorly renovated resorts since 2018 being built to globally recognised BREEAM standards. Furthermore, most of Club Med Resorts are “Green Globe” certified, guaranteeing sustainable best-practices.

A sustainable commitment also reflected through the “Bye Bye Plastic” programme which aims at eliminating single-use plastic from its resorts. Club Med is also committed on the social side, being named in 2023 the best hospitality tourism company to work for by French economic magazine Capital.

As we embark on the acceleration of our CSR strategy, we are thrilled to join the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance. We believe that Club Med, born of a shared utopia that fulfilled the dreams of many, helped shape tourism in the 20th century. Therefore, we have a role to play in supporting tourism’s transition to a more contributory position. This aligns with the Alliance’s vision for Net Positive Hospitality. Joining the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance signifies our commitment to fostering sustainability in the hospitality sector. We look forward to actively contributing to the alliance's initiatives and engaging with industry colleagues to exchange insights and best practices.

Gregory Lanter, Chief Development, Construction & Property Officer, Club Med

Club Med's sustainable credentials are widely acknowledged in the industry, and their innovation and sustainable practices will undoubtedly contribute to our five-year strategy to realise Net Positive Hospitality.

Glenn Mandziuk, CEO of the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance