Mexico: Apple Leisure Group Closes First Half of 2019 with Nearly 9,000 Rooms Under Development

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Once Complete, These New Projects Will Grow AMResorts branded Inventory by 40%, Further Solidifying ALG as a Global Hospitality Industry Leader 

Apple Leisure Group® (ALG)— one of the world’s leading travel, leisure and hospitality management groups— continues to record industry-leading growth with a strong start to 2019. Among numerous key milestones, ALG signed six new resort management deals through its affiliated brand AMResorts® and celebrated the opening of its first property in Spain.

The AMResorts Collection of brands currently features 66 all-inclusive resorts in its portfolio with an additional 23 branded properties, representing nearly 9,000 rooms, in various stages of development. This sizable development pipeline will increase AMResorts’ available room inventory by 40 percent, supporting ALG’s expansion strategies.

The group’s resort development landscape entered 2019 with a considerable tailwind and has accelerated even further as the year has progressed. Not only has the group’s expansion into Europe, which began late last year, exceeded all expectations, but they have also further solidified AMResorts presence throughout established markets across the Caribbean. The group expects that its proven track record of effectively managing resorts and bringing unmatched value to their partners will fuel further corporate growth.

Six New Deals Across New and Established Markets

After a record-breaking 2018, AMR has continued its global expansion, announcing six new resort brand management contracts under four of its brands, across several markets including Mexico and the Caribbean. These include:

The new deals mark several major accomplishments for the company, including the first Dreams Resorts & Spas-branded properties in Macao Beach and the popular Mexican destination of Acapulco, as well as the first Sunscape-branded property in the booming Riviera Maya region of Mexico.

“Mexico and the Caribbean remain the backbone of our portfolio. Both regions exhibit solid market fundamentals, with the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s latest arrival report showing that 20 Caribbean destinations have already reported considerable growth in 2019,” said Javier Coll, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of ALG. “These positive market conditions, combined with ALG’s unmatched network, give us great confidence in both the short- and long-term potential for the region.”

Continued European Growth

Following the 2018 kick-off, ALG continues to strengthen its European presence, celebrating the grand opening ofSecrets® Mallorca Villamil Resort & Spa, AMResorts’ first Secrets-branded property in Spain.

To commemorate the delivery of the five-star, adults-only property—located in Paguera, in the Calvià municipality of Mallorca— the ALG Europe team held a VIP celebration hosted by Alice Campello, model, influencer, and wife of the Atlético de Madrid player Álvaro Morata.

Following a €3.5 million-renovation, the luxurious, all-inclusive property now offers 162 rooms and suites, a unique hospitality concept, a renewed food and beverage program—including four restaurant and five bar concepts from the brand’s iconic culinary offerings—a heated outdoor pool, a gym, a spa, among other facilities and amenities.

“Secrets Mallorca Villamil is proof of just how serious we are about our European growth. This new property not only sets the standard for future AMResorts branded properties throughout Europe, but also raises the bar for the region’s all-inclusive sector,” said Javier Aguila, President of ALG’s European Division.

Looking Ahead: 2,500 Rooms Delivered by Year’s End

While the Development team continues to sign new deals, progress on properties already under construction or renovation continues to move forward as planned. Out of the nearly 9,000 rooms in the development pipeline, AMResorts plans on delivering more than 2,500 rooms by the close of 2019.

This momentum will continue into 2020, with the openings of Secrets St. Martin Resort & Spa and Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana, both scheduled for the first half of the year.

To learn more about the Apple Leisure Group advantage, visit www.algdevelopment.com.

About Apple Leisure Group

Apple Leisure Group® (ALG) is the leading North American travel, hospitality and leisure management group with the only vertically-integrated business model, serving travelers and destinations worldwide. ALG consistently delivers exceptional value to travelers and strong performance to resort owners and partners by strategically leveraging the power of its portfolio of brands, including: the largest seller of vacation packages and charter flights in the U.S. for travel to Mexico and the Caribbean, moving approximately 3.2 million passengers annually through the well-established vacation brands  Apple Vacations®, BeachBound®, Funway Holidays®, Travel Impressions®, CheapCaribbean.com®,, Blue Sky Tours®, Southwest Vacations®, Funjet Vacations®, and United Vacations®; brand management of 5-star and 4-star luxury resorts through AMResorts® award-winning brand portfolio including Zoëtry® Wellness & Spas Resorts, Secrets® Resorts & Spas, Breathless Resorts & Spas®, Dreams® Resorts & Spas, Now Resorts & Spas®, Reflect Resorts & Spas®, Sunscape® Resorts & Spas and Alua® Hotels & Resorts; best-in-class destination management services provided by Amstar DMC and Worldstar®, the exclusive  loyalty program Unlimited Vacation Club®; and the innovative technology solutions provider Trisept Solutions®, connecting over 88,000 travel agents with leading travel suppliers. To learn more about the Apple Leisure Group advantage, visit appleleisuregroup.com.

About AMResorts

AMResorts collectively provide sales, marketing, and brand management services to eight individually unique resort brands including Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts, Secrets, Breathless, Dreams, Now, Reflect and Sunscape Resorts & Spas, and Alua Hotels & Resorts. The AMResorts Collection of Brands is continuously raising the all-inclusive concept to a new level of luxury with its signature Endless Privileges®, Unlimited-Luxury®andUnlimited-Fun®programs. Located throughout Mexico, Jamaica, Curacao, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Panama, and Spain, AMResorts’ 66 award-winning properties treat every guest to premium accommodations, desirable locations and extraordinary inclusions. The brands in the collection include: Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts (zoetryresorts.com; 1-888-4-ZOËTRY); Secrets Resorts & Spas (secretsresorts.com; 1-866-GO SECRETS); Breathless Resorts & Spas (breathlessresorts.com; 1-855-65-BREATHE); Dreams Resorts & Spas (dreamsresorts.com; 1-866-2-DREAMS); Now Resorts & Spas (nowresorts.com; 1-877-NOW-9953); Reflect Resorts & Spas (reflectresorts.com; 1-855-4REFLECT), Sunscape Resorts & Spas (sunscaperesorts.com; 1-866-SUNSCAPE) and Alua Hotels & Resorts (aluahotels.com).Images, logos and informational material about the AMResorts Collection of Brands and properties are available at amresorts.com/mediasite/media.

Source: perspectivemagazine

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