Club Med Names Marc Letourneau Pacific Chief
Marc Letourneau takes over as general manager of Club Med Pacific, which oversees Australia and New Zealand, from 1 October.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Australia and New Zealand
Club Med has appointed Marc Letourneau as general manager of Club Med Pacific, effective 1 October, succeeding Michelle Davies. Davies has relocated to Kuala Lumpur to lead a newly established Southeast Asia cluster.
Why it matters
The leadership change places a long-serving Club Med executive in charge of the Australian and New Zealand markets while the company expands its regional structure in Southeast Asia. It also brings in a leader who previously led the Japan and South Korea markets.
Letourneau has spent 28 years with Club Med and previously worked seven years as sales manager for Australia and New Zealand. The Pacific team won Most Popular Accommodation Group at the National Travel Industry Awards for three consecutive years under Davies.
The players
Club Med
Club Med is a French-founded global holiday resort operator known for its all-inclusive resorts.
Marc Letourneau
Marc Letourneau is a Club Med executive with 28 years of service who previously led the company's Japan and South Korea markets.
Michelle Davies
Michelle Davies is a Club Med executive who led the Pacific region for more than six years before relocating to Kuala Lumpur.
The details
Letourneau is a dual Canadian-Australian citizen who led the Japan and South Korea markets from 2020 and returns to the region after serving as general manager of Taiwan. Club Med cites planned new resorts in Borneo, Manado and Koh Samui as opportunities to build on its position in premium all-inclusive holidays.
Timeline
2020: Letourneau begins leading the Japan and South Korea markets.
2025: Davies's remit expands to include the new Southeast Asia markets.
1 October: Letourneau's appointment as Pacific general manager takes effect.
Travel Outlook
Club Med's expansion of resort development in Borneo, Manado and Koh Samui extends a premium all-inclusive model across Southeast Asia. The leadership change pairs this growth with a Pacific region that has been among the company's top five markets globally.
Travellers booking Club Med holidays in Australia and New Zealand may see the Pacific region's management change from 1 October, though the source does not indicate any change to resort offerings or pricing. Those planning trips to the newly planned Borneo, Manado or Koh Samui resorts should check Club Med directly for opening details.
The takeaway
Leadership changes at major travel operators can signal shifts in regional priorities, and Club Med's moves suggest growing focus on Southeast Asia alongside its established Pacific business. Travellers comparing all-inclusive options may find it useful to watch how the Pacific team's service record holds under new leadership.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Travel Weekly.
