French hospitality giant Club Med, owned by Chinese conglomerate Fosun International, hopes to set up its first resort in India by 2030, depending on land availability, adequate air connectivity, and ability to meet sustainability standards. Known for its all-inclusive experiences, Club Med’s India business, which relies on a network of travel agents and influencers to attract domestic travellers to its dozens of resorts across the world, has grown considerably in recent years. The Covid pandemic, too, has transformed the profile of the average Indian traveller, who is now more adventurous and sophisticated. In a conversation with Aggam Walia, Rachael Harding, Club Med’s CEO of East, South Asia and Pacific, talked about variation in global travel demand, evolving preferences, and the company’s India plans.
