Apple Leisure Group Expands Caribbean Footprint to El Macao

WHY IT RATES: AMResorts will soon be expanding the Dreams Resorts Spas brand in El Macao. —Codie Liermann, Associate Editor

AMResorts, an Apple Leisure Group (ALG) related brand, today announced a new resort brand management deal that will bring Dreams Resorts Spas to El Macao in the Dominican Republic.

Upon opening in the second quarter of 2020, Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana will be the eleventh AMResorts branded property on the island, while Macao Beach becomes the fifth destination in the Dominican Republic in the AMResorts Collection.

The resort is owned by Grupo Santa Maria SA, a company known for its strong presence in the development of aquatic parks, hotels and entertainment centers in the Caribbean and Europe.

“Our partnership with Grupo Santa Maria will help to further expand AMResorts’ presence in the Dominican Republic with the addition of the highly marketable destination of El Macao to our branded resort portfolio,” said Javier Coll, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of ALG. “Demand for all-inclusive resorts remains strong in the Caribbean, and we are able to offer owners an incomparable advantage through our powerful distribution networks and brand management services.”

The beachfront resort is the only hotel property located on the picturesque Macao Beach, labeled one of the Caribbean’s top beaches by UNESCO, which is near Punta Cana and next to the regions of Bavaro and Uvero Alto.

Once complete, Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana will be comprised of 500 rooms and suites, all with spectacular ocean views. Guests looking for a more private experience can choose a unit within the exclusive family villa area, which will feature private swimming pools, play areas and more.

Guests will enjoy Dreams Resorts Spa’s signature Unlimited-Luxury vacation concept, which includes reservation-free dining options at six specialty restaurants, including a luxurious buffet, a French restaurant featuring a carefully curated cellar and a Coco Café with an ice cream parlor. Guests will also be able to enjoy seven distinct bar experiences, including a swim-up bar and a sports bar concept.

On-site amenities will include three stunning pools, two of which are Infinity pools overlooking Macao Beach and the hills of Punta Cana; an on-site waterpark, Core Zone Teen’s Club, Explorer’s Club for Kids, gaming lounge, a batting cage and more.

AMResorts is a resort brand management company with 64 resorts in its current portfolio, plus 10,000 rooms under development. The brand is a recognized leader in the luxury all-inclusive sector, possessing a global sales, marketing and brand management platform, and a portfolio of over 21,000 rooms under several award-winning brands in Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and Spain.

For more information on Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana, please click here to watch a video of the project. To learn more about the Apple Leisure Group advantage, visit www.algdevelopment.com.

SOURCE: Apple Leisure Group press release.