Press release

21/04/2021

Club Med officially opens its brand-new ecochic resort Club Med Exclusive Collection in one of most exceptional destinations in the Indian Ocean: the .

From right to left: , President of Seychelles, Henri Giscard d'Estaing, Dominique Mas, Ambassador of France to Seychelles.

Henri Giscard d'Estaing, President of Club Med, officially inaugurated today the brand new Club Med Exclusive Collection Resort in the Seychelles in the presence of:

- Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, President of the Republic of Seychelles and his wife - Mr. , Vice-President of the Republic of Seychelles - Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Mr. Roger Mancienne, Speaker of the National Assembly of Seychelles - Mr. Dominique Mas, Ambassador of France to Seychelles

and many elected officials, members of the diplomatic corps, decision makers, partners,

investors, personalities and local media who were also able to attend the event.

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On this occasion, Sylvestre Radegonde, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism of the Republic of Seychelles, said:

The arrival of this prestigious French company in our country also marks the revival of our tourism industry after months of inactivity due to the Covid-19 pandemic which paralyzed the tourism sector, on which our economy depends very largely. The opening of Club Med Seychelles couldn't be more in line with our country's economic calendar. Club Med's international dimension fits in perfectly with the upscale approach you have promoted and which we are reaping the benefits of today with this resort. It is entirely consistent with our destination and the image it enjoys in the global market. The arrival of Club Med in the Seychelles tourism space further opens up our high-end product offering through the Exclusive Collection concept. This new showcase for our destination will

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definitely benefit from your international reputation, both through its presence across all continents and through the diversity of its employees.

We know that Club Med has a sustained program to support Seychellois in improving their

skills and advancing their careers. The recruitment and monitoring of these careers is essential

for us to preserve our social and economic fabric.

’’ ’’ For his part, Henri Giscard d'Estaing, President of Club Med, said:

Opening a resort in the Seychelles has been on our minds for many years... and we couldn't have wished for a more beautiful place than Sainte-Anne Island to open this new jewel in our Club Med Exclusive Collection range. The Seychelles archipelago has everything our clients could wish for: an environment of exceptional natural beauty, magnificent beaches, a rich culture and, above all, a population that is particularly warm, welcoming and renowned for its professionalism.

Our presence in this must-see destination reinforces our position as the world leader in upscale all-inclusive vacations for families and active couples. It is also the symbol of a Club Med that is moving forward despite the crisis and innovating for the benefit of its customers, teams and host communities. Since its creation in 1950, Club Med has always had the same "raison d'être": to free the individual from his or her constraints, to allow him or her to recharge batteries in the most beautiful places in the world and to return to the original happiness. In today's world, our customers are more than ever dreaming of moments of freedom and security, to find a "peace of mind"... that's what Club Med is now also offering them in the Seychelles. ’’

Located in the heart of the Seychelles archipelago, in a protected reserve, this 220-hectare corner of paradise is home to the single and unique eco-chic Club Med Resort, giving its guests the sweet impression of being alone in the world. Club Med has chosen to open its second Exclusive Collection resort on the African continent in the Seychelles archipelago by taking over an existing hotel owned by the New Mauritius Hotels group, which has invested €70 million in renovating and restructuring the resort.

Discover the new Club Med Exclusive Collection Resort in Seychelles in the press release dedicated to the experience.

CONTACTS

Thierry Orsoni Directeur de la Communication 01 53 35 31 29 [email protected] @Th_Orsoni

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