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Club Med, the Pioneer of the All-Inclusive Concept, Announces New Environmental Conservation Programs and CSR Initiatives in Celebration of Earth MonthMIAMI, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Earth Month, Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept, announces several new corporate sustainability responsibility (CSR) commitments as part of its Happy to Care program for Earth Month and beyond. With the core value that sustainability is part of the travel journey, Club Med continues to establish nature conservation programs focused on protecting local environments and furthering both sustainable and regenerative tourism, while engaging guests and local youth through fun and educational workshops. "As we celebrate Earth Month, we are proud to reaffirm our commitment to sustainability through our Happy to Care program. At Club Med, we believe that caring for our planet is not just a responsibility but a privilege," says Carolyne Doyon, President and CEO of Club Med North America and the Caribbean. "Through strategic initiatives like Happy to Care, Club Med is dedicated to fostering a profound and lasting impact on both the environment and the communities we touch while also embracing their warm welcome. Every journey to our resorts becomes a meaningful step toward a brighter, more sustainable future, enriching lives for generations to come as guests actively contribute to our mission while experiencing the beauty of our destinations." Biodiversity Protection in the Dominican Republic
Club Med Columbus has teamed up with local scuba provider Only Blue Diving to organize a 3-day Mini Sea Camp for teens of San Salvador Island, a marine reserve protected since 2002 by the Bahamian government. The camp consists of snorkeling with sea animals, coral identification, and lessons on the Bahamas most precious resource to raise awareness of reef preservation and the education of marine ecosystems. In 2024, Club Med Columbus has committed to hosting a monthly Mini Sea Camp with the goal of providing the beneficial experience for local teens. Club Med Columbus will expand environmental support through its partnership with Only Blue supporting them in their launch as an official NGO: Only Blue for Reef. This partnership's creation includes building three coral reef nurseries and restoring a major fish habitat. Both will be accessible by beginner divers, providing a hands-on experience to understand the importance of protecting these beautiful natural environments. In addition, divers can also play a part in protecting the coral via a new "Adopt a Coral" program where they will attach their "adopted" fragment of coral from the nursery to an artificial reef, under the supervision of a marine biologist. Only Blue is a committed and eco-responsible center, concretely active in the preservation of the oceans and the marine environment of San Salvador. In addition to the Mini Sea Camps, Only Blue offers training programs delivered by certified instructors including Coral Reef Conservation, Sea Turtle Awareness, Shark Conservation, Dive Against Debris and more. Only Blue Diving provides scuba and dive packages for Club Med guests of all skill levels that include equipment, courses and excursions on eco-responsible boats. Images linked here (Credit: Club Med) Club Med joins the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Club Med's proactive environmental initiatives, such as the "Bye Bye Plastic" program aimed at the minimization of single-use plastics from its resorts, exemplify its dedication to environmental stewardship. Recognized for its commitment to employee well-being and development, Club Med was named the best hospitality tourism company to work for in 2023 by French economic magazine Capital. By joining the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, Club Med reaffirms its commitment to fostering sustainability in the hospitality sector and looks forward to actively engaging with industry colleagues to exchange insights and best practices. At a Glance: Club Med's 2024-2025 CSR Initiatives for North America
For more information, please visit this link and for overall images visit the link here (Credit: Club Med) ABOUT CLUB MED Club Med operates in 40 countries spanning across 5 continents and continues to maintain its authentic Club Med spirit with an international staff of more than 23,000 employees from more than 110 different nationalities. Led by its pioneering spirit, Club Med continues to grow and adapt to each market with three to five new resort openings or renovations per year, including a new mountain resort annually. For more information, visit www.clubmed.us, call 1-800-Club-Med (1-800-258-2633), or contact a preferred travel professional. For an inside look at Club Med, follow Club Med on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Club Med Media Contacts Sydney Dixon QUINN PR View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/club-med-the-pioneer-of-the-all-inclusive-concept-announces-new-environmental-conservation-programs-and-csr-initiatives-in-celebration-of-earth-month-302107499.html SOURCE Club Med |