LIFESTYLE | HEALTH & WELLNESS
Spa Lounge , Clinique La Prairie
and the opening in 2024 of Clinique La Prairie Health Resort in Saudi Arabia , its first full-scale destination outside of Switzerland .
This move to the region is part of CLP ’ s global expansion plans after 90 years as a purely Swiss company , with plans to “ develop 40 Longevity Hubs and 10 Health Resorts ,” CEO Simone Gibertoni tells Business Chief .
With its established international reputation as a world-renowned medical clinic and wellness destination , CLP has a cautious attitude towards expansion . The focus at CLP is on guests who are serious about embracing a health journey , rather than simply being a fad – and so with this global expansion , it is crucial to maintain “ the level of exclusivity we are renowned for and keep Montreux as the pinnacle of CLP and our legendary destination ,” says Italian-born Gibertoni , who has led CLP for the last six years .
The goal is to ensure international clients continue their journey closer to home . There are already Longevity Hubs in Madrid , Doha and Bangkok , with hubs to open in Dubai and Taipei along with full-scale clinics in China ( Anji ) and Saudi Arabia .
“ We have been working on our expansion plans for the past five years and the Middle East is central to our strategy .” says Italianborn Gibertoni , who has led CLP for the last six years .
Unsurprising perhaps , given that CLP Montreux has long been a pull for Middle East clients . And since the pandemic , this has increased , with around 20 % of clients now hailing from the region .
84 January 2024