Apple Leisure Group signs 10 New Resort Deals in 2016

Company's Aggressive Growth Stategy puts it on Track to Sign 100^th Resort by 2020

Philadelphia. (October 25, 2016) — Apple Leisure Group®, reported today that it has signed 10 resort deals over the last 10 months, growing the company's resort brand management portfolio by 15 percent in less than one year. This follows a record-breaking 2015 for the company, in which it reported an unprecedented number of signed deals for new resorts, which earned it recognition for being the gotel group with the largest growth in the Caribbean by the Excelencias Group. The announcement was made by Javier Coll, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of Apple Leisure Group.

Dreams Resorts & Spas Enters New Destination and Expands Brand Footprint with Opening in Playa Mujeres, Mexico

Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort Welcomes First Guests to the Exclusive Oceanfront Property

PHILADELPHIA, PA (Dec. 1, 2016) — AMResorts^®, subsidiary, celebrated the opening of its newest resort, Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort, on Nov. 30, bringing the Dreams Resorts & Spas brand portfolio to 14 properties, including eight in Mexico.

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa Debuts as the Unlimited-Luxury Brand’s 15th Property

PHILADELPHIA, PA (Nov. 28, 2016) —AMResorts®, a subsidiary of Apple Leisure Group, continues to expand its Secrets^® Resorts & Spas brand with the opening of Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa. The 457-room, adults-only resort located within the exclusive gated community of Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic, marks a new destination for the AMResorts Collection and the 15th property in the Secrets Resorts & Spas portfolio.

Now Onyx Punta Cana Welcomed the President of the Dominican Republic during a Special Ceremony at the Newly Opened Resort

PHILADELPHIA, PA (Nov 23, 2016) — Now Onyx Punta Cana hosted its official opening celebration, marking the Now Resorts & Spas brand’s third property in the popular destination of the Dominican Republic. The resort welcomed its first guests earlier this month.

Dreams Resorts & Spas Expands Presence in the Caribbean with Fourth Property in the Dominican Republic

Dreams Dominicus La Romana Welcomes its First Guests to the Bayahibe Beaches

PHILADELPHIA, PA (Nov. 21, 2016) — AMResorts^®, subsidiary, has announced the recent opening of its newest resort, Dreams® Dominicus La Romana, marking the fourth property for the brand and 11th for the company in this country.

Now & Resorts Spas Grows Brand Footprint in the Caribbean with Third Property in the Dominican Republic

Now^® Onyx Punta Cana Welcomes First Guests to Uvero Alto

PHILADELPHIA (Nov. 2, 2016) — President of AMResorts^® an Apple Leisure Group^® subsidiary, announced today the opening of its newest resort, Now Onyx Punta Cana, the brand’s third in the highly sought-after destination of the Dominican Republic.

AMResorts Promotes Erica Doyne to Vice President of Marketing

PHILADELPHIA (Sept. 27, 2016) — AMResorts^®, a subsidiary of Apple Leisure Group®, has promoted Erica Doyne to Vice President of Marketing. In this executive position, Doyne will be responsible for leading a multifaceted plan with insight-driven marketing and PR strategies, taking CRM and sales to the next level. Doyne will also play a significant role on AMResorts’ strategic task force to support sales goals, and drive new marketing and expansion opportunities in line with the company’s rapid growth.

Gonzalo del Peón Recognized with “La Llave del Progreso” Honor for his Contributions to Mexico’s Tourism Industry

PHILADELPHIA, PA (Sept. 17, 2016) — President of AMResorts^® and Unlimited Vacation Club^® Gonzalo del Peón was recognized with the prestigious “La Llave del Progreso” award in the Hotel Executive category. The honor was presented to del Peón by AMAIT Abastecedores Turísticos A.C at the opening of ABASTUR® 2016 in Mexico City. Every year, “La Llave del Progreso” celebrates a business person whose hard work and dedication have contributed to the growth and development of Mexico’s tourism industry. Mexico’s Minister of Tourism Enrique de la Madrid Cordero alongside the Chairman of AMAIT’s Board Dr. David Babani, the President of ABASTUR’s organizing committee Jaime Salazar, the Director of the Mexico Tourism Board Lourdes Berho, Mexico City’s Tourism Secretary Miguel Torruco, CANIRAC President Hugo Valera and the Chairman of the U.S. National Restaurant Association Joe Kadow, presented del Peón with the honor.

AMResorts Announces New Strategic Role to Support Company’s Rapid Expansion

Claudio Zboznovits Named Vice President of Global Sales and Business Development

PHILADELPHIA, PA (Sept. 14, 2016) — AMResorts^®, a subsidiary of Apple Leisure Group^®, announced Claudio Zboznovits as Vice President of Global Sales and Business Development, a new role created to further support the company’s unprecedented growth.

AMResorts Grows its Commitment to Sustainability in 2016 with Six New Rainforest Alliance Certified Resorts

Leading resort company expands its sustainability program to 25 total resorts

PHILADELPHIA, PA (Sept. 9, 2016) — AMResorts^®, a subsidiary of Apple Leisure Group, continues to grow its commitment to sustainable practices with six resorts achieving Rainforest Alliance certification this year alone: Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort, Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana, Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa, Dreams Los Cabos Golf Resort & Spa, Now Larimar Punta Cana and Now Garden Punta Cana.