AMResorts®, an Apple Leisure Group® (ALG) related brand, and Hesperia Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of Secrets Mallorca Villamil Resort & Spa in Spain. Located in the town of Peguera in the island of Mallorca, the resort is the firstSecrets® Resorts & Spas to debut in Europe and the latest milestone in the company’s ongoing European expansion. The property is currently owned and operated under Hesperia Hotels & Resorts, one of the leading hotel groups in Spain.
“Partnering with Hesperia Hotels & Resorts was a natural move for ALG, as we continue to aggressively expand throughout Europe,” said Javier Coll, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of ALG who is responsible for the development of business operations in Europe. “We are excited to show how our proven ability to seamlessly transition existing properties to one of AMResorts’ award-winning brands ensures owners receive maximum value, while minimizing delays and overall cost.”
As part of its $3.5-million renovation, Secrets Mallorca Villamil Resort & Spa will offer guests 162 totally refreshed rooms and suites with stunning views overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, with select suites featuring direct access to a new, exclusive swim-up pool. Guests can also enjoy the addition of two sunrooms, including one reserved for Preferred Club guests.
The romantic, adults-only resort will also feature Secrets Resorts & Spa’s signature Unlimited-Experience®vacation concept, including reservation-free dining options at four gourment resturants, five bars with an unlimited selection of top-shelf spirits and a daily refreshed minibar. Guests will also have access to a wide variety of on-site amenities including a heated outdoor pool overlooking the shores of the Mediterranean, a fitness center and an array of activities and entertainment options, including live muscial performances and themed parties.
“We are thrilled to debut the first Secrets’ branded resort in Mallorca, one of Spain’s most popular destinations,” said Javier Aguila, President of ALG’s European Division. “With this new resort management deal, we reaffirm our strong commitment to this new market and take another step towards our goal of becoming a key player in the region’s luxury all-inclusive sector.”
Secrets Mallorca Villamil Resort & Spa will be the 16th hotel for the Secrets Resorts & Spas brand, with properties spread across Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Mexico. ALG and Hesperia Hotels & Resorts also plan to launch Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa by the end of the year.
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About Apple Leisure Group
Apple Leisure Group® (ALG) is the leading North American travel, hospitality and leisure management group with the only vertically integrated business model, serving travelers and destinations worldwide. ALG consistently delivers exceptional value to travelers and strong performance to resort owners and partners by strategically leveraging the power of its portfolio of brands, including: the largest seller of vacation packages and charter flights in the U.S. for travel to Mexico and the Caribbean, moving approximately 3.2 million passengers annually through the well-established vacation brands Apple Vacations ®, BeachBound®, Funway Holidays®, Travel Impressions®, CheapCaribbean.com®,, Blue Sky Tours®, Southwest Vacations®, Funjet Vacations®, and United Vacations®; brand management of 5-star and 4-star luxury resorts through AMResorts® award-winning brand portfolio including Zoëtry® Wellness & Spas Resorts, Secrets® Resorts & Spas, Breathless Resorts & Spas®, Dreams® Resorts & Spas, Now Resorts & Spas®, Reflect Resorts & Spas®, Sunscape® Resorts & Spas and Alua® Hotels & Resorts; best-in-class destination management services provided by Amstar DMC and Worldstar®, the exclusive loyalty program Unlimited Vacation Club®; and the innovative technology solutions provider Trisept Solutions®, connecting over 88,000 travel agents with leading travel suppliers. To learn more about the Apple Leisure Group advantage, visit appleleisuregroup.com.
About AMResorts
AMResorts collectively provide sales, marketing and brand management services to eight individually unique resort brands including Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts, Secrets, Breathless, Dreams, Now, Reflect and Sunscape Resorts & Spas, and Alua Hotels & Resorts. The AMResorts 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, and Spain, AMResorts’ 64 award-winning properties treat every guest to premium accommodations, desirable locations and extraordinary inclusions. The brands in the collection include: Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts (zoetryresorts.com; 1-888-4-ZOËTRY); Secrets Resorts & Spas (secretsresorts.com; 1-866-GO SECRETS); Breathless Resorts & Spas (breathlessresorts.com; 1-855-65-BREATHE); Dreams Resorts & Spas (dreamsresorts.com; 1-866-2-DREAMS); Now Resorts & Spas (nowresorts.com; 1-877-NOW-9953); Reflect Resorts & Spas (reflectresorts.com; 1-855-4REFLECT), Sunscape Resorts & Spas (sunscaperesorts.com; 1-866-SUNSCAPE) and Alua Hotels & Resorts (aluahotels.com). Images, logos and informational material about the AMResorts Collection of Brands and properties are available at amresorts.com/mediasite/media.
