The new four-episode YouTube series will reveal the stories of the people, operations and innovative thinking behind every luxury escape with Club Med, while revealing the first images of upcoming resorts in Asia.
Club Med, a global pioneer in the field of premium all-inclusive resorts, has just released a four-episode documentary titled Dream Makers – Creators of Happiness (The Creators of Happiness). The work was produced by Mediawan Brand Studio and is currently being broadcast completely free on the YouTube platform.
The film takes viewers deep into the world of people, strategic decisions and ambitions that shape the prestigious Club Med experience: from the extremely rigorous selection process to find the elite resort managers, to the leadership journey, creative thinking and operational precision behind each vacation.
For tourists in Singapore in particular and throughout Asia in general, the release date of this documentary has special meaning. The dedication, craftsmanship and spirit of innovation seen on screen are now being brought to life across Club Med’s global portfolio: a brand new beach and safari resort in South Africa, an ambitious repositioning project on Bintan Island, a new destination in Borneo, refreshed overwater suites in the Maldives, a new chapter for families in Phuket, and the newly launched Exclusive Collection resort. announced in Koh Samui, Thailand.
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Written and directed by Aurélie Condou, Dream Makers spans six destinations with four 30-minute episodes. The film follows the people behind Club Med.
In the final episode, Ms. Rachael Harding, Managing Director of East, South Asia and Pacific of Club Med, announced the next chapter for the region: Club Med Exclusive Collection Koh Samui – a brand new beachfront resort in Thailand expected to open in 2028. This is the perfect ending for a documentary series that began with the question: How far will Club Med go to fulfill its promise of bringing happiness, and the answer is found through each destination.
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Club Med South Africa Beach & Safari: Khai trương vào tháng 7 năm 2026
Khu nghỉ dưỡng đầu tiên của Club Med tại Nam Phi, tọa lạc dọc theo Bờ biển Cá heo (Dolphin Coast) của vùng KwaZulu-Natal, là sự kết hợp độc đáo giữa kỳ nghỉ bãi biển và đặc quyền tiếp cận Mpilo Safari Lodge rộng 18.000 ha – nơi du khách có thể tận mắt ngắm nhìn "Bộ ngũ quyền lực" (Big Five) của thế giới hoang dã trong các chuyến đi có hướng dẫn. Các trải nghiệm tại đây luân chuyển nhịp nhàng giữa buổi sáng safari hoang dã và buổi chiều thư thả bên bờ biển.
The resort owns 411 accommodations, including 66 luxury Exclusive Collection apartments, four swimming pools and Club Med’s first surf school, accompanied by culinary experiences inspired by local seafood and agricultural products. Designed by South African architects with Zulu cultural influences, this is one of the brand’s most ambitious openings to date.
Club Med Bintan (Indonesia): Repositioning the family resort space
Just a short ferry ride from Singapore, Club Med Bintan is undergoing a dramatic transformation with a focus on Amazing Family Hub Asia’s first. This space is built on the philosophy that parents and children will have the most complete vacation with a 300 square meter area with play areas, creative workshops and karaoke rooms that will officially open in July 2026.
New amenities have come into operation including the Splash Pad water play area, pickleball playground, redesigned Panorama Coffee House restaurant and Terrace Gourmet Club serving all-day dining. All 308 guest rooms will be renewed throughout 2026. The Grill restaurant and new family-themed accommodations integrating spaces for both adults and children will be launched from the end of 2026.
Club Med Borneo (Malaysia): Opening in November 2026
Located on 17 hectares of beachfront in Kuala Penyu, Sabah, Club Med Borneo marks the brand’s first appearance in this destination and is one of the most important launch projects in Southeast Asia. In the tropical jungle of Borneo, the resort is designed to put guests right at the heart of that intersection.
This place will provide 400 rooms including 39 Exclusive Collection apartments, architectural structures inspired by the longhouses of the Rungus people and isolated luxury spaces, aiming for sustainable development standards to achieve BREEAM certification. The booking system is now open with special offers for first-time guests.
Club Med Kani (Maldives): New Exclusive Collection water villas from December 2026
Club Med Kani introduces overwater villas (overwater suites) of the newly redesigned Exclusive Collection, inspired by the natural landscape and unique culture of the Maldives with themes revolving around coral reefs, tranquility and connection. Available from December 2026, this luxury stay experience includes private butler service, premium lounge access, premium beverages and priority restaurant reservations, bringing a higher standard of luxury to the region’s iconic island.
Club Med Phuket (Thailand): The first family oasis in Asia-Pacific
Club Med Phuket reveals the area Lai Thai Family Oasis, the first space in this segment in the Asia-Pacific region, owns 32 family rooms, Splash Park and a poolside lounge area imbued with traditional Thai design language. This is part of a three-zone resort structure, including an adults-only Zen Area and a central space for communal entertainment activities, designed to perfectly meet the needs of both families and couples.
Club Med Exclusive Collection Koh Samui (Thailand): Announcing a new upmarket destination for 2028
Planned for the north coast of Koh Samui, this upcoming Exclusive Collection resort will be Club Med’s first luxury segment destination in Thailand, developed through a strategic partnership with Central Group.
This 303-room property will feature more than 200 meters of private beachfront, completely new culinary concepts and a specialized program of family activities, with a design language deeply rooted in Thai cultural heritage. The resort is expected to officially open to guests in the second half of 2028.
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