Apple Vacations Buys Cheap Caribbean [OFFICIAL »]

The acquisition of CheapCaribbean.com by —the parent company of Apple Vacations—marked a significant consolidation in the leisure travel market, particularly for tropical all-inclusive vacations . While both brands now operate under the Hyatt Hotels Corporation umbrella following a 2021 acquisition, they maintain distinct identities to target different traveler demographics. The Strategy Behind the Buy

When ALG acquired CheapCaribbean in 2013, the goal was to create a "vertically integrated powerhouse". apple vacations buys cheap caribbean

Under the larger ALG Vacations umbrella, several major brands now work in tandem to dominate travel to Mexico and the Caribbean: Apple Leisure-Mark Travel merger completed The acquisition of CheapCaribbean

: The move allowed ALG to capture a larger share of the online budget traveler market, complementing Apple Vacations' more traditional, agent-focused distribution model. Under the larger ALG Vacations umbrella, several major

: By owning both the distribution channels (Apple Vacations, CheapCaribbean) and the resort management (AMResorts), ALG could control nearly every aspect of the vacation experience, from booking to the stay itself. Key Brands in the "Apple" Portfolio