Club Med has been officially listed in the 2026 TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, marking the first time the global all-inclusive pioneer has received this global accolade. Featured in the Innovators category, Club Med is recognized for successfully reshaping the traditional all-inclusive travel sector into a highly sophisticated, premium global offering that spans sun, ski and unexpected new adventure destinations.
The annual TIME100 Most Influential Companies List highlights 100 extraordinary businesses that are actively shaping global industry standards. To assemble the annual list, TIME solicits nominations from across various sectors and polls its global network of contributors, correspondents and outside experts. TIME editors then evaluate each company on key metrics, including impact, innovation, ambition and success.
This prestigious recognition underscores Club Med’s successful strategic evolution, celebrating its position as a global leader that seamlessly balances premium hospitality innovation with environmental and social responsibility.
Originally founded in 1950 and once synonymous with simple beach escapes, Club Med has spent the past two decades executing a highly successful upscale transformation. By phasing out its midscale portfolio, the French hospitality giant has shifted its entire focus to premium and luxury properties.
A major part of this strategic shift involves complex geographic categories like mountain resorts, encompassing lift tickets, gear, ski lessons and dining, which now make up roughly 35% of Club Med’s global business across more than 20 resorts in the Alps, Japan, China and North America.
“To be recognised by TIME as a global force of influence is an incredible honor for Club Med”, said Rachael Harding, CEO of Club Med East South Asia and Pacific. “It celebrates our mission to push the boundaries of all-inclusive travel. Thanks to our teams worldwide, we have successfully evolved the brand. As we expand into new regional destinations, we are demonstrating how premium tourism can responsibly shape the future of travel by protecting the environment and supporting local communities while delivering seamless, curated and authentic connections for our guests.”
The recognition arrives during a period of massive global growth for the brand. Welcoming close to 1.5 million guests across nearly 70 resorts, Club Med continues to diversify its offerings. Key upcoming milestones include the highly anticipated 2026 launch of its first-ever resort in South Africa, a unique beach-and-safari concept on the Dolphin Coast alongside a brand-new resort in Borneo, Malaysia and Manado, Indonesia and a new Exclusive Collection resort in Koh Samui, Thailand.
As the only hotel and resort brand to be highlighted on this year’s list, Club Med’s inclusion reinforces the enduring relevance, modern innovation, and strength of the brand more than 75 years after its inception.
