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There’s no doubt about it — the all-inclusive (AI) resort is here to stay. The resort model that packages all room and board costs into one up-front rate has become a mainstay in beach destinations, most notably across Mexico and the Caribbean. The model is expanding, quickly, and there are no signs of development slowing down.
Read MoreStaff training and development is an investment not an expenditure. For hotels, employee training can help enhance their bottom lines.
Read MoreFor many resort and hotel owners, especially those working feverishly to launch a new property, the prospect of receiving an up-front incentive payment from a branded operator often seems too good to pass up. Unfortunately, the financial promise implied by key money is also usually too good to be true.
Read MoreThe Caribbean is ripe with opportunity for hotel development after a steady recovery following the 2017 hurricane season, with banks, private equity firms and non-bank lenders all showing confidence in the market. This has been a consistent theme during several recent industry conferences delving into the region’s future potential, starting with last year’s Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS).
Read MoreApple Leisure Group (ALG) has long been a dominant player in the Caribbean. We deliver more than 2 million passengers annually through our vacation brands to the region, including the Mexican Caribbean, and operate 17 all-inclusive resorts under AMResorts across the Dominican Republic, Curacao and Jamaica, where we continue to grow.
Read MoreIt’s official, ALG has made its debut in Europe. Through a strategic alliance with GIHSA and a majority share in Alua, ALG is now a global resort management company positioned to expand the AMResorts brands.
Read MoreVertically integrated leisure distribution is essential to driving profitability for resorts. Loyalty programs should deliver revenue for resort owners and benefits for members from the time of enrollment
Read MoreALG Development recognizes the impact that sustainability practices can have on our resorts’ bottom lines and we make them a priority.
Read MoreNot all resort facilities warrant the same level of investment during a capital expenditure program. The guest impact of any single resort space can often be over or underestimated and the ramifications on future margins can be dire. When traveling to Mexico or the Caribbean, guests expect their chosen resort will have all the attributes of a tropical paradise.
Read MoreHow we operate our existing resorts and how we develop new properties must keep pace with both technology and ALG’s exponential growth.
Read MoreThe 2018 CHRIS and HOLA conferences in Miami will mark another year of the successful deal-making that has played a part in the Caribbean and Latin America’s growing hotel industry.
Read MoreWe will never simply ride the tide of our success. While our achievements in Mexico are due to our meticulous business practices and strong partnerships with our asset owners, we take nothing for granted and continuously look ahead. That includes keeping a finger on the pulse of economic forecasts for Mexico, and current indicators show that the country is maintaining a positive investment environment.
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