John Mullen, president and CEO of Apple Vacations, and Mark Noennig, vice president/general manager of Apple Vacations, announced the recipients of the 2006 Crystal Apple Awards and Golden Apple Awards at Apple Vacations' Chicago Tradeshow, held Sept. 12 at the Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Both awards recognize hoteliers who have earned exceptional ratings based on nearly 300,000 Apple Vacations Satisfaction Questionnaires completed by Apple vacationers at the end of their vacations. The Crystal Apple Award honors the "Best of the Best" in five distinct categories. It is the most competitive and honorable award Apple Vacations bestows. The 2006 Crystal Award winners: Best Destination, Maui; Best Hotel Chain, Iberostar Hotels and Resorts; Best Staff and Service, Dreams Cancun Resort and Spa; Best All-Inclusive Hotel, Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun; Best EP Hotel, Marriott CasaMagna Puerto Vallarta Resort. Visit [www.applevac.com].
