Club Med has this week launched its Early Bird 2023 Sun Sale, offering up to 30% on its sun resorts for travel dates between 1 May and 16 December 2023.

Agents can log into the new Club Med Travel Agent Portal to secure the brand’s best price guarantee on its sun resorts across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Indian Ocean and Asia.

Club Med has launched a new loyalty programme for New Zealand travel industry partners.

It comes as the company also unveils its revamped Club Med Travel Agent Portal featuring a new booking service.

A visit by key executives, the naming of a brand manager for this market and a revamped travel agent portal are all evidence of Club Med’s new emphasis and refreshed approach to the New Zealand trade.

Brendon King is now brand manager for New Zealand, having been in a BDM role with the New South Wales market in recent years, while Michelle Davies has been appointed general manager Pacific, Australia and New Zealand. Both were in market this month along with Lisa Bacon, head of sales – trade and MICE.

Club Med has announced the reopening of Club Med Bali from 28 May, featuring a new repertoire of activities and programmes.

It will include new entertainment line-up, including a digital Colours Show, Magic Tribe show and Nomad Festival-themed day.

A recent educational that combined Fiji with Club Med Bintan Island (just off Singapore) was designed to showcase Fiji Airways’ wider network beyond Fiji.

Double and triple digit growth from New Zealand into summer and winter resorts respectively underlined an early visit to this market by new Club Med general manager Australia and New Zealand Rachael Harding this week.