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Club Med Reconsiders Argentina, Weighs Mendoza for First Resort

The shift follows new CEO Stéphane Maquaire's directive to scout Latin America.

Overview

  • The company confirms it has reopened analysis of an Argentine resort but has not approved a project or timeline.
  • Mendoza is the frontrunner under review, with Misiones also considered, as Patagonia faces short ski seasons and limited air connectivity.
  • The renewed prospecting follows Maquaire’s July appointment as global CEO and his instruction to identify opportunities beyond Brazil.
  • Any proposal must meet Club Med’s scale and economics—about 250 rooms, investment near €150 million, and high average occupancy—potentially via a new build or a leased, refurbished property operated directly by the brand.
  • Regionally, Club Med runs three resorts in Brazil and is building a fourth in Gramado for 2027, which remains the anchor of its South American footprint.