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Hyatt Just Opened a New All-Inclusive in the Riviera Maya
Major All-Inclusive Resort Brand Set to Debut in Saint Lucia
In what is the most anticipated debut in Saint Lucia in years, AMR Collection’s Zoetry brand is set to open its doors next month. The new Zoëtry Marigot Bay St. Lucia, a reimagining of one of the Caribbean’s signature resort …
Hyatt: Leadership Change at Apple Leisure Group
Parent company Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced a new chief executive officer for Apple Leisure Group. The company’s CEP, Alejandro Reynal, has decided to pursue other opportunities outside of the company, following a tenure of three years with ALG. His …
Hyatt’s Newest Caribbean All-Inclusive Resort Is Open in Cozumel
The highly-anticipated new Dreams Cozumel Cape Resort and Spa has officially opened its doors, Caribbean Journal has learned. The newest all-inclusive resort on the beloved island off the Caribbean coast of Mexico welcomed its first guests this weekend. Dreams Cozumel …
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Apple Leisure Group Names New VP for Development
Apple Leisure Group has named a new Vice President of Development to lead its expansion push. The company has tapped Sergio Gascon, who will be based in Mexico City, for the role, in which he will “spearhead efforts to establish …
Hyatt Has a New All-Inclusive Portfolio
Hyatt Hotels is expanding its focus on all-inclusive, particularly in the Caribbean, with a new portfolio called the “Inclusive Collection.” The new portfolio includes nine different “luxury” all-inclusive brands, the vast majority of which come from the company’s purchase of …
New Cozumel All-Inclusive Set for April Debut
Hyatt’s Apple Leisure Group is opening a new all-inclusive on the Caribbean island of Cozumel, Mexico, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. The new Dreams Cozumel Cape Resort and Spa will hold its official opening in April 2022, according to Apple Leisure …
Dreams Opens New Riviera Cancun All-Inclusive Resort
Dreams has opened its newest all-inclusive resort in the Mexican Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. It’s called Dreams Sapphire Resort and Spa, and it’s a rebranding of the former Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun. The family-friendly resort, which is part of …
The 11 Best Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resorts
The all-inclusive landscape has been changing rapidly in the last few years, most recently with the acquisition of Apple Leisure Group by Hyatt. That move, which sent shockwaves throughout the industry, is part of a growing focus by major travel …
CJI Conversation: Alejandro Reynal, President and CEO of Apple Leisure Group
It’s been a busy year for the Apple Leisure Grop (ALG) from its recent mega-deal with Hyatt to its ongoing expansions in the Caribbean. Caribbean Journal Invest (CJI) chatted with Alejandro Reynal, CEO and president of the company, to …
A Zoëtry All-Inclusive Resort Is Coming to Curacao
Apple Leisure Group has announced plans to expand its luxe Zoëtry brand to a new destination: the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao. The new Zoëtry Curacao Resort and Spa is slated to open in November. It will debut at …
How Hyatt’s Acquisition of ALG Will Change the All-Inclusive Market
By Joe Pike Fernando Garcia-Chacon remembers a simpler day when it comes to running an all-inclusive resort, a time when a mostly three-star Spanish resort designed to attract the masses was run by one company. This story is part …
Apple Leisure Group Sold for $2.7 Billion
Travel giant Apple Leisure Group has been sold for $2.7 billion. The buyer? Hyatt Hotels Corporation, which has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ALG and its assets from affiliates of KKR and KSL Capital Partners. This story …
Club Med Reopens Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Resort
One of the major all-inclusive hotels in the Dominican Republic has officially reopened, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Club Med Miches Playa Esmeralda, the all-inclusive company’s newest Caribbean resort, began welcoming back guests this week. “Club Med Miches Playa …
Dreams Reopens Panama All-Inclusive Resort
AMResorts’ Dreams brand has reopened its Panama resort, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Dreams Playa Bonita Panama is once again open and accepting guests, following more than a year of closure amid the pandemic. The resort is Apple Leisure …
A New $1 Billion Caribbean Destination
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI The Dominican Republic currently has plans to make nature-friendly Miches the country’s next big destination — to the tune of $1 billion in new projects. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, …
Apple Leisure Group Is Expanding Again in Mexico
Apple Leisure Group’s AMResorts subsidiary is expanding again in Mexico. The company’s newest Dreams-branded resort has broken ground in Mazatlan, the first Dreams resort in an area called the “Pearl of the Pacific.” This story is part of Caribbean …
The Dreams Punta Cana Resort Is on the Market
The Dreams Punta Cana resort in the Dominican Republic is on the market, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The all-inclusive resort is owned by Playa Hotels and Resorts, and is set in the Uvero Alto beach area of Punta …
Saint Lucia to See “Significant Increase” in Hotel Room Stock
Saint Lucia is projecting what Prime Minister Allen Chastanet calls a “significant increase” in the island’s room stock over the medium term. The island’s growing hotel pipeline is headlined by the estimated $300 million Canelles Resort in Micoud, a …
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