Club Med St. Croix
Club Med breaks ground in St. Croix, Virgin Islands
Last week, Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept with nearly 60 resorts in some of the world’s most desired vacation destinations, and VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE: VICI), an S&P 500 experiential real estate investment trust, broke ground on Club Med St. Croix in a traditional ground breaking ceremony, officially launching the development and brand's return to U.S. territory, while kicking off a new chapter for the all-inclusive industry.
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A Groundbreaking Ceremony Celebrating Destination & Culture
Hosted by Stéphane Maquaire, President and CEO of Club Med, and Carolyne Doyon, President and CEO of Club Med North America and the Caribbean, the groundbreaking ceremony marked the moment Club Med St. Croix moved from vision into action, on the same stretch of beach where the resort will welcome its first guests in 2027.
They were joined by leaders of the U.S. Virgin Islands government and members of the territory's 36th Legislature to mark a milestone decades in the making: Club Med's return to American soil, its only resort in the country, and the newest chapter for a company that has welcomed North American travelers to the world's most sought-after coastlines for more than seventy-five years.
The morning opened with a distinctly Crucian welcome with the U.S. and the Virgin Islands anthem played on steel pan drums before Club Med and VICI leaders joined local officials to officially break ground. Remarks were delivered by Senate President Milton Potter and Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach, who spoke on behalf of Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and on what the project means for St. Croix and the wider territory: renewed investment, new opportunity for residents, and a global brand choosing to invest in the island.