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Club Med owner seeks Hong Kong listing as it plots expansion to 85 resorts by 2030

Club Med Lifestyle Group, a Fosun International subsidiary, has filed to list on Hong Kong’s Main Board and plans to grow from 69 resorts today to about 85 by 2030, using proceeds to widen its resort network and beef up digital and AI tools.

Club Med owner seeks Hong Kong listing as it plots expansion to 85 resorts by 2030
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Club Med Lifestyle Group, the resort arm of Chinese conglomerate Fosun International, has filed paperwork to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s Main Board, signaling an ambitious growth push for its premium all‑inclusive brand.

What the filing says

The listing application outlines Club Med’s position as an operator of high-end, all‑inclusive resorts and describes moves into broader vacation concepts, including Integrated Vacation Destinations and Cultural‑Tourism Complexes, pursued via an asset‑light approach. The company currently runs 69 resorts worldwide and projects a network of roughly 85 resorts by 2030.

Financial snapshot

Club Med Lifestyle Group reported rising top-line and profitability metrics through 2025:

  • Revenue increased from EUR 1.86 billion in 2023 to EUR 1.95 billion in 2025.
  • Gross profit rose from EUR 540 million to EUR 590 million over the same period.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was EUR 390 million in 2025, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 20.2%.
Metric 2023 2025
Revenue EUR 1.86 billion EUR 1.95 billion
Gross profit EUR 540 million EUR 590 million
Adjusted EBITDA — EUR 390 million (margin 20.2%)

How the company plans to use proceeds

The filing specifies several priorities for funds raised through the proposed share sale, including:

  • Expanding the global resort footprint to reach the 2030 target.
  • Upgrading vacation products and experiences across properties.
  • Investing in digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence capabilities.
  • Optimizing capital structure and supporting everyday operations.
"This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction."

Why it matters for travelers and the hospitality market

For travelers, an expanded Club Med network could mean more all‑inclusive resort options in new destinations and potentially upgraded services driven by digital enhancements. For the hospitality industry, a Hong Kong listing would spotlight investor appetite for leisure brands that combine premium all‑inclusive offerings with lighter asset ownership — a model many operators favor as they scale without heavy capital expenditure.

Details on timing, valuation or the number of shares to be offered were not disclosed in the filing. The announcement makes clear, however, that any offering would not be registered in the United States under the U.S. Securities Act, limiting how U.S. investors can participate directly.

As Club Med pursues a stronger digital presence and new vacation concepts, watch for future updates on specific resort openings, destination plans and how the company balances franchising or management agreements with ownership to hit its 2030 target.

Chloe Bennett
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