ETW Staff – Mumbai
Club Med resort called Club Med Guilin was recently launched in Guilin, China. The launch of the new property was celebrated through a Grand Opening Spectacular event organised from September 23-25, 2013 at Club Med Guilin. The two-day global event also celebrated the recently announced milestones regarding Club Med’s global development strategy that will see the French brand accelerate its growth in fast-developing travel markets such as China. The event was attended by more than 300 international guests from Greater China, South East Asia and Pacific, Europe, South Africa, Israel, Brazil and Australia. Henri Giscard d’Estaing, chairman and CEO of Club Med was joined by GT Tsao, owner of Club Med Guilin.
Under the theme ‘Where Nature Meets Art’, invited guests were treated to the unique Club Med spirit. Guests explored the 46-hectare resort and its Modern Sculpture Park, signature restaurants, bars and the limestone cave. They also took part in Club Med Guilin’s array of cultural and sport activities, including a wine tasting class, guided bike rides in nature, and relaxing tai chi and yoga sessions. Excursions to explore more of the region included a trip to Li River and a performance of Impression Show Liu San Jie by film director Zhang Yimou.