Club Med Joyview Golden Coast Launchesa Multi-sensory Culinary Journey While Club Med Guilin Showcases LocalMinority Traditions

SHANGHAI, CHINA - Media OutReach - August 23, 2018 - Club Med, the world's leading provider of upscale,all-inclusive holiday packages with a French touch for families and workingcouples, is elevating the cultural and gastronomic scene in Mainland China by showcasingancient minority traditions at Club Med Guilin, as well as bringing premiumculinary experiences to Club Med Joyview Golden Coast with "Le Petit Chef in the Footsteps of MarcoPolo".

Club Med Joyview Golden Coast Launchesa Multi-sensory Culinary Journey

"Club Med has a well establishedreputation for providing a fulfilling holiday experience, and our resorts inGuilin and Golden Coast are certainly no exception in offering guests animmersive experience that's full of happiness", said Gino Andreetta, CEO of Club MedGreater China. "Weare delighted to be able to offer guests a fantastic and fun-filled holiday,with fascinating interactions with local cultures and exquisite dining for allthe family and friends."

At Club Med Joyview Golden Coast,guests will embark on a multi-sensory journey through premium and innovativegourmet experiences. Running from September 1 to November 30 2018, guestsvisiting the resort during this period can partake in various culinaryactivities that will create lasting memories. "Le Petit Chef" is an extraordinary experience for thetaste buds, following the travels of Marco Polo through a six-course meal thattouches on Arabic, Indian, Middle Eastern, Chinese and French flavours. A 3Danimation projected onto the dining table with a unique storyline adds to theexcitement and enhances the sensory experience for diners. At RMB 358 perperson and RMB 298 for children aged 4 to 11 years old, culinary heaven is nolonger just a fantasy.

The resort also offers "Unparalleled Flavors," a cooking class featuring ExecutiveChef Gary Wang who boasts more than 20 years of experience at the pinnacle ofthe culinary world and is well versed in Italian, Chinese and Asian cuisine. Hewill demonstrate the fine art of cooking to all aspiring home chefs. Dishes includefavourites such as a selection of European seafood tapas, roast beef tenderloinflavoured with Himalayan salt, pan-fried seabass with Indian red curry rice andChinese buns stuffed with tender donkey meat.  

Club Med Guilin Showcases Local MinorityTraditions

At Club Med Guilin, situated alongsidethe enchanting landscape that the region is renowned for, daily activitiesbring guests in touch with the local ethnic minorities and their ancientculture. Running until the end of September 2018, the initiative aims tocelebrate minority cultures while offering guests a unique holiday experiencepacked with enjoyable and educational activities. As visitors arrive at theresort they will be warmly greeted by a lively folk dance at the Atelierrestaurant with beautiful Lusheng music playing in the background. A delicious menucomprised of delicacies from various minorities such as the Zhuang, Miao andDong nationalities will have guests' mouths watering and begging for more.

Through a range of artistic activities,guests at Club Med Guilin can discover the creative arts of minoritynationalities. Learning from expert folk artists of the Maonan minority,visitors at the resort will have the opportunity to weave their own handicraftssuch as straw hats, baskets and even small animals. Families will alsoappreciate the creative artwork activities aimed at curious and imaginativeyoungsters where they will be able to unleash their creativity in paintingcanvas bags, fans and dolls. Minority dance performances will also be heldduring this time, whereby guests at Club Med are invited up to participate in athrilling bamboo dance competition under the guidance of the female dancers. Thosevisiting the resort in September are in for an extra special welcome as theirarrival will coincide with the minority Ha Festival that promises a fun andspirited festive atmosphere for all involved.

Club Med offers a fresh, enchanting and immersiveenvironment, and its resorts have raised the standard of cultural andgastronomic entertainment throughout Mainland China. For bookings,please visit www.clubmed.com.

About Club Med

Club Med,founded in 1950 by Gérard Blitz,invented the all-inclusive holiday club concept, adding in activitiesespecially for children with the creation of the Mini Club in 1967. Led by itspioneering spirit, Club Med seeks out exceptional destinations and sites.Today, Club Med is the world's leading provider of upscale, all-inclusiveholiday packages with a French touch for families and working couples. Club Medoperates 70 resorts, of which 85% are rated Premium & Exclusive Collection.Present in around 30 countries around the world, the Group employs more than23,000 Gentils Organisateurs (G.Os) and Gentils Employés (G.Es),and representing 110 nationalities.