# Club Med global expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/club-med-global-expansion
> Updated: 2026-07-30T15:23:12.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

In early July 2026, Club Med welcomed its first guests at the new Beach & Safari resort in South Africa, marking the rollout of its Premium Collection in the region. By the end of the month, the operator announced an accelerated international growth plan aimed at doubling its portfolio by 2035. The strategy, branded “Forever Young,” will add premium and exclusive resorts in South Africa, a Borneo location in Malaysia, and an Exclusive Collection property in Gramado, Brazil, with the latter slated for a 2027 opening. Existing flagship sites will also be renovated as Club Med seeks to attract higher‑spending travelers with enhanced wellness and technology‑driven experiences.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-30: Club Med targets global growth with new premium resorts in South Africa, Malaysia and Brazil

Club Med’s “Forever Young” plan will add premium resorts in South Africa, Malaysia’s Borneo and Brazil’s Gramado by 2027, aiming to double its portfolio by 2035.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/club-med-targets-global-growth-with-new-premium-resorts-in-south-africa-malaysia-and-brazil

### 2026-07-07: Club Med South Africa Beach & Safari welcomes first guests

Club Med’s new South Africa Beach & Safari resort opened in KwaZulu‑Natal, welcoming its first guests and debuting a dual beach‑safari all‑inclusive concept amid strong sales and rising Australian tourism.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/club-med-south-africa-beach-safari-welcomes-first-guests

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