TORONTO — Marriott International is expanding its global all-inclusive portfolio with two new resort agreements that will bring a Marriott Hotels-branded property to Jamaica and an Autograph Collection resort to Zanzibar, Tanzania.

The hotel company has signed agreements with Spain-based Catalonia Hotels & Resorts for two all-inclusive developments, reinforcing Marriott’s continued growth in the all-inclusive segment while expanding its relationship with the hotel owner.

“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,” said Laurent de Kousemaeker, Chief Development Officer, Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) for Marriott International.

“Catalonia already knows Marriott through its ownership of Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel, and we are delighted to expand our collaboration through two distinctive resorts in highly desirable leisure destinations. We continue to see growing interest from owners and investors who recognize the power of Marriott’s brands, distribution platform and development expertise.”

COMING IN 2027 AND 2028

The first project will see the former Catalonia Montego Bay converted into a Marriott Hotels all-inclusive resort, with an expected opening in 2028.

Located on the beachfront near Sangster International Airport, the 522-room resort is expected to feature 13 dining venues, three pools, more than 12,900 square feet of meeting space, a spa, fitness centre, tennis and pickleball courts, a lazy river and more than 2,100 feet of beachfront.

The second agreement will introduce the Autograph Collection brand to Zanzibar with a new-build all-inclusive resort expected to open in 2027.

The 271-room property will focus on wellness and is planned to include multiple swimming pools, a spa, theatre, an oceanfront jetty with a seawater pool and bar, as well as several specialty restaurants.

According to Marriott, the resort will combine the independent character of the Autograph Collection brand with Zanzibar’s culture and growing appeal as an international leisure destination.

Rendering of Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort in Zanzibar, Tanzania

GROWTH & EXPANSION

Catalonia Hotels & Resorts currently owns, leases and operates 82 hotels with more than 12,000 rooms across Europe, Mexico, the Dominican Republic and other destinations. The company also owns the Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel, which operates under a Marriott brand.

“We are pleased to strengthen our relationship with Marriott International through these two significant projects,” said Manuel Valenzuela, Chief Commercial & Operations Officer, on behalf of Catalonia Hotels & Resorts.

“This agreement reflects leading international brands’ recognition of our operational excellence and the strength of our management model. It also aligns with the company’s expansion strategy, including collaborations that support our growth in strategic markets.”

Marriott also continues to expand its all-inclusive business globally.

As of July 2026, the company has 38 all-inclusive resorts across nine destinations in the Caribbean and Latin America under seven brands, with another 16 properties comprising approximately 5,600 rooms in the pipeline. In Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Marriott’s all-inclusive development pipeline includes four projects representing nearly 2,000 rooms.

Lead image caption: Rendering of Marriott All-Inclusive Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica