Club Med is a French-origin global hospitality and tourism company best known for pioneering the all-inclusive vacation resort concept. Founded in 1950 by Belgian water-polo player Gérard Blitz and later developed with French businessman Gilbert Trigano, Club Med has grown from a simple holiday club into a premium international resort brand. The company operates nearly 70 premium and Exclusive Collection resorts across destinations in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas and other major holiday markets, providing accommodation, dining, sports, entertainment, family activities and wellness experiences through an integrated all-inclusive model. Club Med describes itself as the world leader in premium all-inclusive vacations and has a strong French hospitality identity combined with an international workforce. Its official corporate information states that the company employs nearly 25,000 people representing around 110 nationalities, while its careers site indicates nearly 30,000 employees globally. Club Med is headquartered in Paris, France, and has an international commercial and operational presence spanning more than 40 countries.