Apple Leisure Group® Development Strengthens European Presence with Two Resort Deals

 

NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA (May 9, 2022) — Apple Leisure Group (“ALG”), a leading North American resort brand management, leisure travel and hospitality group, part of Hyatt, and Hotel Investment Partners (HIP), the largest owner of resort hotels in Southern Europe owned by Blackstone real estate funds, announced the recent openings of Dreams Calviá Mallorca and AluaSoul Zakynthos in May 2022 after extensive renovations.

 

• Located in one of the most popular tourist areas of the Balearic Islands, the recently refurbished, family-friendly, 4-star DreamsCalviá Mallorca features 391 luxuriously appointed rooms just 100 meters from the sea. Designed by the renowned interior designer Jaime Beriestain, the resort underwent a complete renovation of existing facilities in addition to the construction of two new buildings.

 

Guests of all ages can enjoy an upgraded wellness area, gym, four swimming pools, Balinese beds, several terraces, an Explorer’s Club for kids, a Core Zone for teens, a solarium and new adults-only areas. New gastronomy offerings include live cooking and recipes with local produce at four gourmet à la carte restaurants featuring Mallorcan and international cuisine, two all-inclusive buffets, two snack bars and a food market.

 

Following its renovation in May, Dreams Calviá Mallorca received the BREEAM^® sustainability certification with a “very good” rating, an international benchmark for sustainability in the field of building construction.

 

• The new AluaSoul Zakynthos began welcoming guests on May 1, 2022, with sustainably refurbished public areas and guestrooms. The 4-star, all-inclusive, adults-only beachfront resort is one of the most reputable hotels in Zante offering guests outstanding views of the Ionian Sea and surrounding unspoiled natural scenery.

 

The resort features 161 rooms, all refurbished, including 48 reserved for “My Favorite Club” guests, offering a higher level of relaxation and comfort for an exclusive experience, access to private areas including an exclusive lounge and pool area, private check-in and check-out, and more. A paradise for food lovers, AluaSoul Zakynthos offers three restaurants serving local and international specialties with special themed nights.

 

“We are very excited to partner with HIP in welcoming two of the most popular resorts in destination to our European portfolio. The strategic investments made at Dreams Calviá Mallorca and AluaSoul Zakynthos underscore Apple Leisure Group Development’s commitment to elevating the all-inclusive experience for guests across the world,” said Javier Coll, Group President of Global Business Development at Apple Leisure Group. “We will continue to partner with owners  committed to developing properties that meet evolving traveler demands and new market realities to remain competitive in Europe’s top destinations and beyond.”

 

To further enhance guest safety and peace of mind, the brand offers AMR™ Collection’s CleanComplete Verification®. The 360-degree quality, safety and hygiene protocols take into account every aspect of resort operations, backed by one of the highest-level third-party certification.

 

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

 

The term “ALG” and “group” are used in this release for convenience to refer to Apple Leisure Group, or one or more of the group affiliates, which collectively provide sales, marketing and brand management services to resort and hotel brands; hotel & resort membership program; leisure travel and destination management services, and technology solutions to travel agents and suppliers.

 

 

About Apple Leisure Group^®

Apple Leisure Group^® (ALG), part of Hyatt (hyatt.com), is a leading North American resort brand-management, leisure travel and hospitality group with a unique business model serving travelers and destinations worldwide. ALG, through its group of affiliated companies, is consistently focused on delivering exceptional value to travelers and strong performance to resort owners by strategically leveraging its portfolio of brands including: AMResorts LP, or one or more of its affiliates which collectively provide sales, marketing, and brand management services to resort and hotel brands under the AMR™ Collection including 5-star and 4-star luxury award-winning brands including Secrets^®Resorts & Spas, Dreams^® Resorts & Spas, Breathless Resorts & Spas^®, Zoëtry^® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Vivid Hotels & Resorts^®, Alua Hotels & Resorts^®, and Sunscape^®Resorts & Spas ; ALG Vacations^®, one of the largest sellers of vacation packages and charter flights in the U.S. for travel to Mexico and the Caribbean, with well-established brands: Apple Vacations^®, Funjet Vacations^®, Travel Impressions^®, CheapCaribbean.com^®, BeachBound^®, Blue Sky Tours^®, Southwest Vacations^®, and United Vacations^®; the exclusive membership program Unlimited Vacation Club^®; best-in-class destination management services provided by Amstar DMC; and the innovative technology solutions provider Trisept Solutions^®. To learn more about the Apple Leisure Group advantage, visit www.appleleisuregroup.com.

 

About AMR^™ Collection

As part of Hyatt’s portfolio of brands (hyatt.com), the AMR^™ Collection is one of the largest portfolios of luxury all-inclusive resorts with presence in the Americas, Greece and Spain and includes seven distinct resort and hotel brands designed to celebrate every moment for every lifestyle and stage of life including Secrets^® Resorts & Spas, Dreams^® Resorts & Spas, Breathless Resorts & Spas^®, Zoëtry^® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Vivid Hotels & Resorts^®, Alua Hotels & Resorts^® and Sunscape^® Resorts & Spas. Stay tuned for details on when AMR™ Collection EMEA properties will participate in Hyatt’s World of Hyatt loyalty program. The AMR^™ Collection of brands is continuously raising the all-inclusive concept to a new level of luxury with its signature Endless Privileges^®, Unlimited-Luxury^®, and Unlimited-Fun^® programs. Located throughout Mexico, Jamaica, Curacao, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, St. Martin, St. Lucia, Spain, and Greece, the approximately 100 award-winning properties under the AMR^™ Collection treat every guest to premium accommodations, desirable locations, and extraordinary inclusions. Visit the AMR^™ Collection of brands here: Secrets^®Resorts & Spas, Dreams^® Resorts & Spas, Breathless Resorts & Spas®, Zoëtry^® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Vivid Hotels & Resorts^®, Alua Hotels & Resorts® and Sunscape^®Resorts & Spas. Images, logos and informational material about the AMR™ Collection of brands and properties are available at amrmediasite.com