MIAMI, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Club Med, the
pioneer of the all-inclusive concept, has revealed their
renowned all-inclusive mountain concept will be expanding in
the United States with a new
property at Snowbasin Resort in Huntsville Utah, slated to open December 2024. This opening will mark the brand's
first-ever Exclusive Collection (5-Star) resort in the U.S. as well
as their first new resort in the U.S. in more than 20 years.
During this week's inauguration ceremony of Club Med Québec, the
brand's President and CEO, Henri Giscard D'Estaing, announced Club
Med's expansion to Utah. With more
than 20 all-inclusive mountain resort properties across
Canada, Europe, and Asia, this move further establishes Club Med
as the global leader of mountain vacations and, following the
opening of Club Med Québec, the brand's commitment to further
expanding its unrivaled all-inclusive mountain product in the North
American market.
"Our pioneering spirit has allowed us to successfully introduce
our distinctive all-inclusive model to ski destinations worldwide
and reshape what a traditional ski vacation looks like," remarked
Mr. Giscard d'Estaing. "Our first resort in Canada, Club Med Québec, delivers an
unparalleled year-round mountain vacation experience through
boundless cultural touchpoints that pay homage to the region, and
we look forward to working alongside our partners to showcase Le
Massif de Charlevoix's incredible culture, warm spirit, and
remarkable landscape. Looking ahead, we are delighted to bring
Snowbasin their very first lodging property and introduce the
spectacular region to travelers from all over the world."
Carolyne Doyon, President and CEO
of Club Med North America and the Caribbean, also acknowledged the brand's
growth and continued development. "Club Med is known
for pioneering new destinations, and we are
eager to introduce Snowbasin to travelers as well as bring the
very first luxury all-inclusive mountain resort to the U.S.," said
Doyon. "Continuing our 70-year legacy, Club Med Utah will give
travelers additional opportunities to discover Utah's natural beauty and welcoming
communities through a transformative mountain getaway
experience."
The Resort
Located 35 miles from Salt Lake City, Snowbasin Resort is one of the
most accessible and oldest operating ski resorts in North America and will be home to Club Med's
first Exclusive Collection (5-Star) resort in the U.S., joining a
selection of Club Med's most exclusive five-star properties around
the world. Influenced by the surrounding region, the 320-room
resort will combine American luxury with Club Med's renowned French
savoir faire, along with architecture and design touches that
integrate elements from Utah and its treasured
history.
With direct ski-in/ski-out access to surrounding slopes, Club
Med Utah will be designed to appeal to every type of traveler,
including families, couples, and meetings & events groups.
Accommodations will include spacious 2-bedroom Deluxe rooms &
Family Suites, while private Penthouse Suites will be available for
those seeking added luxury. Club Med will offer its award-winning
children's clubs from 4 months to 17 years old for families seeking
a more tailored, family-fun experience. In addition to all-day
dining available at the resort's restaurants and lounges, guests
can also enjoy included group ski and snowboard lessons, lift
tickets, and a heated swimming pool during the ski season. During
the warmer months, there will be opportunity to explore more than
3,000 acres of surrounding mountains and valleys through guided
activities like hiking programs, mountain biking and Club Med's
trademark circus activities.
Destination + Exploration
Snowbasin is 45 minutes from
Salt Lake International airport, which welcomes 395 daily non-stop
flights from 90+ international destinations, providing
accessibility to travelers from all over the world. The region
offers more than 300 days of sunshine as well as "The Greatest Snow
on Earth®", with access to Olympic slopes, ski runs for
all levels, and one of the highest vertical drops in North
America.
The project is expected to bring an estimated 400 jobs to the
local economy as well as boost visibility for the region to an
international clientele with Club Med's trademark all-inclusive ski
experience. Guests can also explore Utah's abundant natural beauty with excursions
to National Parks as well as guided visits to local galleries and
saloons in nearby Huntsville and
Ogden's Historic 25th
Street.
The Club Med project is part of a larger master plan recently
announced by Snowbasin for the mountain, which also includes
additional beginner ski domains, new lift infrastructure and retail
and lodging areas at the base.
"Club Med will bring distinctive high-quality development to
Snowbasin, building on a superlative ski experience and decades of
careful stewardship and investment into Snowbasin from our owners,"
says Bruce Fery, CEO of Grand
America Hotels and Resorts. "Club Med will showcase the beauty and
excellence of Snowbasin to a largely international clientele, which
will benefit the entire region."
Additional details and images regarding Club Med Québec and Club
Med's forthcoming resort in Utah
can be found here.
About Club Med
Club Med, founded in 1950 by Gérard Blitz, is the pioneer of the
all-inclusive concept, offering approximately 70 premium resorts in
stunning locations around the world including North and
South America, Caribbean, Asia, Africa,
Europe and the Mediterranean. Each
Club Med resort features authentic local style and comfortably
upscale accommodations, superior sports programming and activities,
enriching children's programs, gourmet dining, and warm and
friendly service by its world-renown staff with legendary
hospitality skills, an all-encompassing energy and diverse
backgrounds.
Club Med operates in more than 30 countries and continues to
maintain its authentic Club Med spirit with an international staff
of more than 23,000 employees from more than 110 different
nationalities. Led by its pioneering spirit, Club Med continues to
grow with new resort openings, renovations, and extensions,
including a new mountain resort annually.
For more information, visit www.clubmed.us, call 1-800-Club-Med
(1-800-258-2633), or contact a preferred travel professional. For
an inside look at Club Med, follow Club Med on Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram and YouTube.
About Club Med's Exclusive Collection
Club Med's
Exclusive Collection is a selection of the brand's most exclusive
properties around the world characterized by premium
accommodations, exceptional hospitality and personalized services,
exclusively beautiful locations around the world, refined dining
concepts and lounges, transformational experiences, and unique
architecture and design elements. Club Med Exclusive Collection
resorts maintain a 5-Trident ranking (equivalent to 5 stars) and
select 4-Trident resorts feature dedicated Exclusive Collection
spaces within the property. For more information, visit
www.clubmed.us/l/exclusive-collection.
About Snowbasin Resort
Snowbasin Resort, located in
Utah, is one of the most
accessible ski resorts in North
America, less than 40 minutes from the Salt Lake
International Airport and only 50 minutes from Park City. It was the host venue for the 2002
Salt Lake Winter Olympic alpine events, including downhill,
combined (downhill and slalom) and super-G with men's and women's
downhill courses still in place for guests to experience. Snowbasin
is regularly top rated by Ski Magazine in the categories of
Accessibility, Service, On-Mountain Food, Lifts and Grooming. It
offers families and outdoor enthusiasts a variety of activities and
features championship-level skiing and riding, with 3,000 skiable
acres, an average snowfall of over 300 inches, and over 3,000
vertical feet. Consistently recognized as one of the best family
resorts in North America,
Snowbasin Resort is one of the oldest continuously operating ski
resorts in the nation. In the summer Snowbasin offers scenic
gondola rides, hiking, biking, free Blues, Brews & BBQ
concerts, and more, making Snowbasin the perfect year around
destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Snowbasin Resort is a member
of the Grand America Hotels and Resorts family. Sister properties
include Sun Valley Resort, The Grand America Hotel, Little America
Hotel (all Salt Lake City, Utah);
The Westgate Hotel, San Diego,
Calif.; Little America Flagstaff,
Ariz.; Little America, Wyo., and Little America, Cheyenne,
Wyo. www.snowbasin.com | 801.620.1000 | @snowbasinresort |
#snowbasinresort
Club Med Media Contacts
Quinn PR
clubmed@quinn.pr
Sophia Lykke
sophia.lykke@clubmed.com
Snowbasin Media Contact
Michael
Rueckert
mcollins@snowbasin.com
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