Marriott International has signed agreements with Catalonia Hotels & Resorts to add two new all-inclusive resorts to its global portfolio, with properties planned for Montego Bay, Jamaica, and Zanzibar, Tanzania.
The agreements, signed in Barcelona on 22 July, will introduce a Marriott Hotels All-Inclusive Resort in Jamaica and an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort in Zanzibar, further expanding Marriott’s presence in the fast-growing all-inclusive hospitality sector.
Marriott Hotels Brand to Debut in Montego Bay
The Marriott All-Inclusive Resort in Montego Bay is expected to open in 2028 following the conversion of the former Catalonia Montego Bay resort.
Located on a beachfront site close to Sangster International Airport, the 522-room resort is planned to feature 13 restaurants and bars, three swimming pools, approximately 12,917 square feet of meeting and event space, a spa, fitness centre, tennis and pickleball courts, a lazy river and more than 2,130 feet of beachfront.
Laurent de Kousemaeker, Chief Development Officer for the Caribbean and Latin America at Marriott International, said the projects represent an important milestone in the company’s all-inclusive growth strategy.
“These agreements represent a significant milestone in our all-inclusive strategy and demonstrate the strength of our relationships with experienced owners seeking to maximize value through Marriott’s globally recognized brands,” he said.
Autograph Collection Expands Into Zanzibar
The second agreement will introduce an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort to Zanzibar, Tanzania, with opening expected in 2027.
The new-build property will offer 271 guestrooms and focus on wellness-led travel experiences. Planned facilities include multiple swimming pools, a spa, theatre, an oceanfront jetty featuring a seawater pool and bar, as well as several specialty restaurants.
The resort is designed to combine the independent character of the Autograph Collection brand with Zanzibar’s cultural heritage, beaches and growing reputation as an international leisure destination.
Jerome Briet, Chief Development Officer for Europe, Middle East and Africa at Marriott International, said the signing strengthens Marriott’s expansion across the region.
“The addition of this Autograph Collection Resort in Zanzibar represents an important step in our all-inclusive expansion across the EMEA region. Backed by a strong all-inclusive pipeline and proven expertise, Marriott’s brand portfolio offers owners diverse opportunities to expand in all-inclusive in coveted markets around the world,” he said.
Catalonia Strengthens Marriott Partnership
The projects build on the existing relationship between Marriott and Catalonia Hotels & Resorts, which already owns the Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel.
Catalonia currently owns, leases and operates 82 hotels with more than 12,000 guestrooms, including city hotels across Europe and resort properties throughout the Caribbean and Latin America.
Manuel Valenzuela, Chief Commercial & Operations Officer at Catalonia Hotels & Resorts, said the agreement reflects confidence in the company’s operational expertise and supports its long-term international expansion strategy.
Growing All-Inclusive Portfolio
Marriott continues to expand its all-inclusive portfolio across key leisure destinations worldwide. As of July 2026, the company operates 38 all-inclusive resorts across nine markets in the Caribbean and Latin America under seven brands, with another 16 properties representing approximately 5,600 rooms in development.
In Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Marriott’s all-inclusive development pipeline currently includes four projects representing nearly 1,990 rooms.
The latest agreements also strengthen access to Marriott Bonvoy, the company’s global loyalty programme, which now has nearly 283 million members worldwide.
