Why Hospitality Needs Human Connection: Insights from Anne-Sophie Baret
August 15, 2025
Darshan Mehta celebrates the 100th episode of Getting to Aha! Be welcoming Anne-Sophie Baret, Head of Product and Trade Marketing at Club Med. Together, they explore how the iconic brand has thrived for 75 years by prioritising meaningful travel experiences and human connection. From the rise of wellness and solo social travel to trends like astrotourism, Anne-Sophie shares powerful insights for marketers and hospitality leaders looking to innovate while staying true to timeless values.
Darshan Mehta celebrates the 100th episode of Getting to Aha! Be welcoming Anne-Sophie Baret, Head of Product and Trade Marketing at Club Med. Together, they explore how the iconic brand has thrived for 75 years by prioritising meaningful travel experiences and human connection. From the rise of wellness and solo social travel to trends like astrotourism, Anne-Sophie shares powerful insights for marketers and hospitality leaders looking to innovate while staying true to timeless values.
Anne-Sophie Baret is Head of Product Marketing & Trade Marketing at Club Med, with over 15 years of experience in hospitality marketing. She leads 360° strategies that drive innovation, guest satisfaction, and global brand growth, most notably with projects like Club Med Michès and Québec. Anne-Sophie is also the founder of Sagesse, a wellness consultancy empowering organisations through emotional intelligence and authentic leadership. Her work blends strategic vision with heartfelt purpose to create experiences that truly resonate with people worldwide.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
👉 Anne-Sophie reframes hospitality as a platform for self-discovery and connection. She explains how Club Med shifted from service-based to experience-based offerings, like communal dining and cultural programs, to meet modern travellers’ desire for authenticity and emotional resonance.
👉 She also highlights the power of simplicity, sharing how a low-cost sunset ritual became one of Club Med’s most beloved experiences. She encourages brands to prioritise authentic, participatory moments over elaborate entertainment or tech-heavy solutions.
👉 Anne-Sophie shows how frontline insights can drive powerful innovation. A casual spa conversation during quarantine, sparked Club Med’s successful WellnessFusion programme, proving that listening to employees and customers can uncover transformative ideas.
👉 Anne-Sophie champions building community through shared brand experiences. She explains how Club Med fosters organic, post-stay communities via common-interest activities and social media engagement, offering a deeper, more enduring loyalty model than points-based programmes.
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Club Med Website - https://www.clubmed.us/
Anne-Sophie Baret is Head of Product Marketing & Trade Marketing at Club Med, with over 15 years of experience in hospitality marketing. She leads 360° strategies that drive innovation, guest satisfaction, and global brand growth, most notably with projects like Club Med Michès and Québec. Anne-Sophie is also the founder of Sagesse, a wellness consultancy empowering organisations through emotional intelligence and authentic leadership. Her work blends strategic vision with heartfelt purpose to create experiences that truly resonate with people worldwide.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
👉 Anne-Sophie reframes hospitality as a platform for self-discovery and connection. She explains how Club Med shifted from service-based to experience-based offerings, like communal dining and cultural programs, to meet modern travellers’ desire for authenticity and emotional resonance.
👉 She also highlights the power of simplicity, sharing how a low-cost sunset ritual became one of Club Med’s most beloved experiences. She encourages brands to prioritise authentic, participatory moments over elaborate entertainment or tech-heavy solutions.
👉 Anne-Sophie shows how frontline insights can drive powerful innovation. A casual spa conversation during quarantine, sparked Club Med’s successful WellnessFusion programme, proving that listening to employees and customers can uncover transformative ideas.
👉 Anne-Sophie champions building community through shared brand experiences. She explains how Club Med fosters organic, post-stay communities via common-interest activities and social media engagement, offering a deeper, more enduring loyalty model than points-based programmes.
Listen Now!
Fame Host - https://bit.ly/3ACsRBz
Apple - https://apple.co/3gsuA31
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/48t2yi5
YouTube - https://bit.ly/3KYAHtd
RSS - https://bit.ly/3AFrUs6
And connect with the host and guests here:
Darshan Mehta on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/darshan--mehta
iResearch Website - https://iresearch.com
Anne-Sophie Baret on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-sophie-baret/
Club Med Website - https://www.clubmed.us/
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