Club Med, the pioneer of premium all-inclusive holidays, today breaks new ground in Malaysia with the launch of its first city-based padel partnership, unveiled in collaboration with House of Padel at The Campus, Ampang. The partnership marks the first time Club Med translates its signature sports and lifestyle approach from resort destinations into an urban setting.
Embedded within House of Padel, the Club Med padel experience is designed as more than a place to play. It combines a visible Club Med presence and a year-round programme centred on movement, connection and community, reflecting how sport is lived at Club Med resorts: welcoming, inclusive and meant to be shared.
The partnership introduces several firsts for Club Med in Malaysia. These include its first city-based padel partnership, the introduction of Club Med-branded junior padel experiences, and the upcoming launch of the House of Padel Kids’ School by Club Med on 14 February, designed to introduce young players to the sport. The collaboration also supports regular tournaments in Kuala Lumpur, with Club Med holidays as prizes, as well as padel retreats hosted at selected Club Med resorts.
Later this year, House of Padel will also host the Malaysian chapter of the Club Med Padel Cup, following the success of the brand’s first regional edition in 2025. That inaugural tournament culminated in a Grand Finale at Club Med Bali, gathering winning teams from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Sydney and Bangkok.
By anchoring the concept in Kuala Lumpur, Club Med creates a bridge between everyday city life and destination-led travel experiences. From first rallies in the city to immersive padel retreats at the resort, players are able to shape their own journey, blending sport with wellness, dining and shared moments, with programmes designed to welcome families as well.
“For more than 75 years, sport has been one of the ways Club Med helps people connect, progress and feel their best. Through our partnership with House of Padel, we engage people where they play in the city, and we extend that passion into our resorts. In turn, the resort experience inspires them to continue playing when they return home.” Said Olivier Monceau, General Manager of Club Med Singapore & Malaysia “This creates a natural, ongoing journey around sport, travel and shared moments, fully aligned with our ‘That’s l’Esprit Libre’ philosophy and our ambition to build Club Med as a lifestyle brand rooted in movement and connection”
The launch also reflects Club Med’s continued expansion of padel across Asia, with Malaysia seeing new developments this year. At Club Med Cherating, the brand’s first Malaysian resort, padel is already part of the all-inclusive sports offering alongside nature-led, wellness and family experiences. Looking ahead, padel will also be introduced at Club Med’s upcoming resort in Borneo, Sabah, scheduled to open later this year, further extending the brand’s padel footprint in the country.
Across Asia, Club Med has been steadily developing padel as part of its sports offering in destinations such as Bali, Bintan, Phuket and the Maldives, supported by a long-standing partnership with premium sports equipment brand Babolat. Developments planned for this year include expanded padel facilities in Bali and increased padel capacity at Club Med Kani in the Maldives, reflecting the growing interest in the sport across the region.
Beyond Asia, Club Med’s padel offering extends across its global resort network, linking destinations from Spain, to other selected resorts in Europe and the Caribbean. Together, these destinations form an international playground for padel players, allowing guests to experience the sport across different cultures and landscapes while travelling with Club Med.
“At Club Med, we see our guests as communities brought together by shared passions. What resonated with us in this partnership was padel’s natural ability to connect people across ages and levels, in a way that feels social and welcoming.” Said Alice Nguyen, Marketing Director Club Med Singapore & Malaysia “By engaging around this passion point in the city, we can build deeper connections with our guests and offer them an extraordinary playground across destinations, where sport, travel and shared moments come together.”
To discover more about padel experiences across Club Med’s global destinations, visit Club Med’s official website.
