Club Med Groups and Retreats by Karie

09/03/2026

I’m in Aruba this week attending the eGroup & The X-Change® MICE Conferences. After two days of back-to-back one-on-one meetings, today we were given a couple of hours of free time. In Aruba, the obvious choice might have been the beach or the pool.

I chose something different.

I spent that time visiting Casa Cuna Progreso, a children’s home caring for at-risk children from newborn to eight years old. I brought with me 11 Intention Stick Necklaces from the Tree of Life Movement Foundation to gift to the children, which I picked up from my friend Scott Berger before leaving Scottsdale and beginning my journey to Aruba. Scott and his wife, Marla, are the founders of the Tree of Life Movement, and this necklace has been part of my own story for a long time. I’ve worn my Intention Stick every single day for the past eight years.

Over the years, it has sparked conversations, created unexpected connections and become a reminder of one of the ideas behind the Tree of Life Movement that resonates with me most: We are all connected

Working for Club Med, I see that same idea come to life in a completely different way. Our G.O.s come from all over the world. They may spend six months or a year working at one Club Med resort before their journey takes them to another resort, another country and another group of people. They build friendships. They share cultures. They learn from each other. And then they carry those experiences with them to the next place - Different roots. Different branches. Constant growth. But ultimately, all connected.

Our guests meet G.O.s at one Club Med only to unexpectedly cross paths with them years later at another resort thousands of miles away. And every time, there's an immediate sense of connection. Maybe that's part of what makes the Club Med culture so unique. It's not simply a collection of resorts around the world. It's a global community of people whose paths keep crossing, branching out and reconnecting.

And perhaps that's why this necklace and Club Med both mean something much bigger to me. The world can feel incredibly big—until you realize how connected we really are. 🌍🌳

08/18/2026

Hi Scottsdale Living! 👋
I’m Karie Karpes, and I’m excited to introduce myself and become more connected with this community.

I work for Club Med All-Inclusive Resorts, helping companies, organizations and groups create memorable experiences at our resorts around the world.
While I love a beautiful resort (who doesn’t? 😊), what I really enjoy is bringing people together. I work with everything from corporate retreats and incentive trips to pickleball and wellness groups, and I’m always looking for creative ways to turn a great idea into an unforgettable group experience.

I also believe that great partnerships begin with great conversations, so that’s really why I’m here. Over the coming months, I’ll be sharing some fun ideas, unique destinations and inspiration for anyone who plans events, leads a company or organization, runs a community, or has ever thought, “We should take this group somewhere!”

And since this is my first post, I’d love to get to know you too. What type of business, organization or community are you part of here in the Scottsdale area?

Looking forward to connecting! Feel free to send me a message.
Karie

08/13/2026

This was one of those evenings that reminded me why I’m so proud to represent Club Med.

When we talk to meeting planners about the Club Med difference, it’s easy to talk about beautiful resorts, incredible locations and unique experiences. But last week at Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda, hosting more than 100 attendees from Northstar Meetings Group’s Destination Caribbean, I was reminded that our biggest differentiator is truly our people.

Watching our G.O. team bring this evening to life—with such genuine warmth, energy and attention to detail—was incredible. They didn’t just execute an event; they created an experience and made every guest feel welcomed.

And a special shoutout to Evan Weinstein. It is truly a pleasure working alongside someone who shares the same passion for building relationships, creating memorable experiences and finding new opportunities to showcase what makes Club Med so special. Events like this are even more rewarding when you have a great partner beside you.

Beautiful resorts may bring people together, but people create the memories that make them want to come back.

So proud of this team and grateful that our Destination Caribbean guests had the opportunity to experience the Club Med spirit firsthand.

07/24/2026

Celebrating 10 years of LamontCo at the AXS Conference was about so much more than business—it was about people, partnerships, and purpose.

One of the most memorable moments was hearing Tim Lamont reflect on the incredible journey that brought LamontCo to this milestone. His heartfelt message was a reminder that lasting success isn't just measured by growth, but by the relationships you build along the way.

What stood out to me throughout the conference was the genuine family culture of the entire LamontCo team. They truly care about their partners, creating an environment where collaboration comes naturally.

I'm excited to explore innovative ways for Club Med and LamontCo to grow together. The best partnerships begin with great conversations—and I have a feeling this is just the beginning.

Congratulations to Tim and the entire LamontCo team on an incredible 10-year milestone. Here's to the next chapter!

07/13/2026

I'm looking forward to attending the AXS PartnerConnect Conference in Las Vegas next week!

Club Med has an exciting vision for the future, with plans to double in size over the next 10 years through new resort openings, renovations, and expanded experiences around the world. It's an exciting time for our brand, and I'd love to share how these investments can create new opportunities for meetings, incentive travel, executive retreats, pickleball groups, and wellness experiences.

Looking forward to connecting with industry leaders, partners, clients, and colleagues for a few days of collaboration, fresh ideas, and meaningful conversations as we celebrate LamontCo's 10th anniversary.

As I always say, great partnerships begin with great conversations. I hope we have the chance to start one next week!

04/17/2026

🌟 Grateful for Growth & Connection at the SITE Texas Summit!

What an amazing experience attending the SITE Texas Summit at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas! I had the chance to connect and collaborate with so many tenured incentive travel planners, and I’m so thankful for their openness, mentorship, and willingness to share their insights...especially Wayne Wallgren, CIS, CITP. Every conversation gave me new ideas, perspectives, and confidence as I continue building my career in this incredible industry.

It was also inspiring to see how strongly Club Med is recognized as the preferred all-inclusive brand for incentive travel programs — it makes me proud to represent a brand that consistently delivers memorable experiences that motivate and reward teams across the globe.

04/03/2026

🎬 Coming Soon: Club Med on Prime Video​
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A brand-new documentary series, Dream Makers, is coming soon to Prime Video, offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how the magic of Club Med comes to life.​
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From selecting the next generation of Chefs de Village to designing the resorts of tomorrow, the series reveals the people, passion, and vision behind the Club Med experience.​
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Travel from Marrakech to Punta Cana, South Africa to Oman, and discover how Club Med continues to reinvent itself while staying true to its DNA, all through the eyes of one key figure: the Chef de Village.​
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📅 Streaming from April 17, 2026 on Prime Video​
✨ Be among the first to watch the trailer: https://lnkd.in/eX_i9k622

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04/01/2026

Let the power of connection begin!

I look forward to meeting everyone attending so I can share what is new and exciting at Club Med - Forever Young.