Apple Leisure Group® Announces Changes to Executive Management Team to Accelerate Growth and Efficiency

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Dec 11, 2014, 04:03 ET

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Apple Leisure Group (ALG), a vertically integrated travel and hospitality company, today announced that several of its leaders will change roles with the goals of accelerating growth and improving efficiency.

The following leadership changes take effect January 1, 2015:

Jeff Mullen, president of Apple Vacations^®, will become chief operating officer (COO) for ALG's distribution group. Jeff Mullen will oversee all ALG shared operations and functions, including product development, purchasing and partner relations, and call centers across all ALG distribution companies, which include Apple Vacations, Travel Impressions^® and CheapCaribbean.com^®.

Tim Mullen, president of Travel Impressions, will return as president of Apple Vacations, where he previously served as co-president for more than 26 years. During his time leading Travel Impressions, Tim Mullen defined a clear plan for growth and built a leadership team to drive the highest level of service, global product expansion and operational excellence. As president of Apple Vacations, Tim Mullen will be responsible for all consumer touch points including advertising, marketing, reservations, e-commerce, sales, groups, customer service and revenue management.

Jeff Clarke, who currently serves as executive vice president of Travel Impressions, will succeed Tim Mullen as president of Travel Impressions. Clarke is a seasoned travel industry executive that brings more than 26 years of financial management and sales experience from leadership roles at Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean International.

"These leadership changes are intended to drive growth across Apple Leisure Group's core businesses and to further accelerate the execution of our mission to be the best in class and largest all-inclusive resort management and travel services provider," said Alex Zozaya, chief executive officer for Apple Leisure Group.

About Apple Leisure Group

Apple Leisure Group^® is a leading hospitality company holding a unique niche in the U.S. travel industry. Its vertically integrated business model and robust infrastructure leverages the expertise of six innovative subsidiaries to deliver exceptional value to savvy travelers and strong performance to owners. ALG's award-winning subsidiaries include: Apple Vacations^®, the world's largest tour operator to Mexico and the Dominican Republic; Travel Impressions, a prominent U.S. wholesaler possessing an extensive global portfolio; CheapCaribbean.com^®, a popular online travel agency specializing in luxury vacation packages and resort accommodations in Mexico and the Caribbean; AMResorts^®, provider of marketing and brand management services to six luxury resort brands; Amstar DMC^®, a destination management company offering premium airport transfers, tours and excursions; and Unlimited Vacation Club^®, an elite benefits program for discerning travelers who expect the best in a vacation experience. For more information on Apple Leisure Group, visit appleleisuregroup.com.