gonzalo del Peón Steps Down from Hyatt Following Successful Expansion of All-Inclusive Luxury Concept
Gonzalo del Peón, co-founder of Amresorts, has concluded his tenure with Hyatt Hotels Corporation, transitioning too the role of Senior Advisor in January 2024. His departure follows a period of significant growth adn integration following Hyatt’s acquisition of Apple Leisure Group in 2021.
Del Peón co-founded Amresorts in 2001 with a vision to elevate the all-inclusive hotel experience,segmenting it for diverse markets. This lead to the creation of successful brands like Secrets Resorts & Spas – the first adults-only all-inclusive brand in Mexico and the Caribbean – as well as Dreams, Breathless, Zoëtry, and Sunscape, all now integrated within Hyatt’s portfolio.
Under his leadership, Amresorts expanded to encompass more than 10 brands, totaling 121 hotels with nearly 40,000 rooms across 12 countries. Del Peón oversaw critical areas including operations, management, marketing, owner relations, and new product innovation.
The success of the Amresorts concept and its international potential prompted Hyatt Hotels Corporation to acquire 100% of Amresorts and Apple Leisure Group in a deal valued at €2.300 million in 2021. following the acquisition, Del Peón remained with Hyatt, spearheading the integration process and continuing to drive international advancement.
Prior to assuming the role of Senior advisor, Del Peón served as President of Even Collection Hyatt Americas & Global Commercial.
“After a stage of critically important achievements, learning and valuable experiences, I have made the decision to conclude my cycle with Hyatt to undertake new professional challenges that allow me to continue contributing to the tourism industry,” Del Peón stated. ”I am leaving with deep thanks for the chance to have contributed to the growth of the organization and having worked with a team of great talent and commitment.”
Hyatt’s President and CEO, mark Hoplamazian, and other company leaders honored Del Peón with a farewell celebration, recognizing his contributions, leadership, and dedication to excellence.