Karma has been creating luxury lifestyle experiences since 1993. As one of Asia’s leading developers of boutique resorts, Karma owns and manages numerous properties throughout the region, including Koh Samui, Phuket and Chiang Mai in Thailand, Goa in Southern India, Palawan in the Philippines, Bali and Lombok in Indonesia and Margaret River, Australia. A number of the Karma properties are members of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World group. John Spence, Chairman of the Karma Group, has over twenty years experience at the forefront of the hospitality industry. John experienced great success in the early-90s as one of the first foreign capital investors into Indian resorts, with particular prominence in the Goan market. Since then, John has expanded his reach across Asia. In 2004, John was awarded ‘Philanthropist of the Year’ by the American Resort Developers’ Association (ARDA). Reflecting John’s great passion for rugby, the Karma Group is currently the official resort sponsor of Western Force rugby union team in Australia and Official Resort Partner for the England Rugby Sevens Team. John Spence is a Commissioner for West Australian Tourism. No other company can rival Karma’s pedigree in design, construction, property management and fivestar service. Karma’s collective expertise across these fields has ensured the group is perfectly positioned to establish and operate a groundbreaking lifestyle club. Debt-free, with an extremely strong balance sheet, the company is financially solid and is a leading player in the tourism industry. The Karma Club is our definitive concept of what the modern, luxury traveller demands. |


