Club Med’s French Savoir-Faire Meets Babolat’s Sports Expertise

MUMBAI, 12 December 2024 – Club Med, the pioneer in premium all-inclusive holidays, in collaboration with Babolat, a global leader in racquet sports equipment, successfully hosted an exclusive padel workshop in Mumbai at Urban Padel Court, Juhu. 

Reinforcing the dynamic global partnership between Club Med and Babolat, the highly anticipated Club Med x Babolat Padel Workshop brought the thrill of the world’s fastest-growing racquet sport to influencers in Mumbai. This collaboration, established in 2005 and expanded to include padel in 2023, has redefined active vacations at Club Med resorts, with state-of-the-art padel courts and exclusive training programs. As part of their shared mission to inspire a love for racquet sports, this event marks a significant milestone in bringing padel to India’s forefront.

"Club Med’s collaboration with Babolat represents seamless synergy between two brands that champion the value of living life to the fullest. This workshop is a direct reflection of that as well as Club Med’s commitment to seamlessly blend luxury, wellness, adventure, and innovation,” “Coupling the evident preferential shift towards all-inclusive, personalized and active vacations with the recent padel boom among Indians, Club Med provides a unique chance for guests to explore this exciting sport alongside its array of on-resort activities,” he added.

Bruno Courbet, Director – Thailand, Indonesia, India & Emerging Countries at Club Med

Club Med has long been a pioneer in combining luxury with an active lifestyle. These up-to-date padel offerings align seamlessly under the holiday curator’s expansive portfolio of all-inclusive activities, giving the brand an edge over its competitors. Padel courts are featured prominently in resorts such as Club Med Seychelles, Club Med Marbella in Spain, Club Med Opio-en-Provence in France, Club Med Kani in Maldives, Club Med Phuket in Thailand, Club Med Bali in Indonesia and Club Med Gregolimano in Greece. By 2025, the brand plans to expand these padel offerings to even more Club Med resorts globally. 

“Babolat is associated with Club Med internationally and we in India do whatever it takes to align with Babolat's world wide objectives and vision. Babolat being a premium equipment manufacturing company understands the needs of its players and curates the world's best Padel equipment for them. Club Med is the perfect partner for Babolat to reach out to such individuals at a personal level and give them a perfect holiday experience with a great mix of sports,” 

Rahil Makharia, Director, Sports Square Private Limited (Babolat’s official distribution partner in India).

Padel has witnessed an exponential rise in India, evolving from a niche sport into a burgeoning community of enthusiasts. With its fast-paced gameplay and inclusive appeal, padel resonates with India’s young, urban population. The Club Med x Babolat initiative aligns perfectly with this momentum, showcasing the brands’ commitment to fostering an active lifestyle while strengthening their relevance in India’s leisurely wellness & active vacation space.

Influencers covering various categories across luxury, lifestyle, travel, wellness and more attended the workshop with equal excitement, "Having experienced the unparalleled hospitality of Club Med resorts, I am thrilled to participate in this workshop. Padel’s energy and inclusiveness perfectly complement Club Med’s philosophy of active living," said one of the attendees.

India represents a vital market for Club Med, given its growing appetite for experiential travel and wellness tourism. Through initiatives like this workshop, the brand successfully strengthens its connection with Indian audiences and contributes to the sport’s development in the region.

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Club Med, founded in 1950 by Gérard Blitz, is the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept, operating nearly 70 premium resorts in stunning locations around the world including North and South America, Caribbean, Asia, Africa, Europe and the Mediterranean. Each Club Med resort features authentic local style and comfortably upscale accommodations, superior sports programming and activities, enriching children's programs, gourmet dining, and warm and friendly service by its world-renown staff with legendary hospitality skills, an all-encompassing energy and diverse backgrounds. Club Med operates in more than 30 countries 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.