Marriott Intl. signs dual all-inclusive resort agreements with Catalonia Hotels
Marriott All-Inclusive Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica
The projects will bring a Marriott Hotels All-Inclusive Resort to Montego Bay, Jamaica, and an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort to Zanzibar, Tanzania, two growing leisure destinations.
Marriott International, Inc. announced the signing of two all-inclusive resort agreements with Catalonia Hotels & Resorts, Spanish hospitality company. Signed on July 22 in Barcelona, the agreements include a Marriott Hotels All-Inclusive Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort in Zanzibar, Tanzania, reinforcing Marriott’s continued expansion in the all-inclusive segment and Catalonia’s confidence in Marriott’s brand portfolio.
Laurent de Kousemaeker, Chief Development Officer, Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) for Marriott International, said, “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 recognise the power of Marriott’s brands, distribution platform, and development expertise.”
The Marriott All-Inclusive Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica is expected to open in 2028 following the conversion of the former Catalonia Montego Bay. Located on a beachfront site near Sangster International Airport, the 522-room resort is planned to feature 13 dining venues, three pools, approximately 12,917 square feet of meeting space, a spa, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, a lazy river, and more than 2,130 feet of beachfront.
The second agreement will introduce an All-Inclusive Resort to Zanzibar, Tanzania under Autograph Collection Hotels. Expected to open in 2027, the new-build property is planned to feature 271 guestrooms and a wellness-focused guest experience. Planned amenities include multiple swimming pools, a spa, a theater, an oceanfront jetty with a seawater pool and bar, and a diverse culinary program with a variety of specialty restaurants.
“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,” added Jerome Briet, Chief Development Officer, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) for Marriott International.
Catalonia currently owns, leases, and operates 82 hotels totalling more than 12,000 rooms. The company has a portfolio that spans urban hotels throughout Europe and leisure resorts in CALA, including properties in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Catalonia also owns the Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel, in the Fira area of Barcelona.
Manuel Valenzuela, Chief Commercial & Operations Officer, on behalf of Catalonia Hotels & Resorts, said, “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.”
As of July 2026, Marriott has 38 all-inclusive properties across nine markets in the CALA region under seven brands, with 16 properties representing 5,600 rooms in the development pipeline. In the EMEA region, Marriott’s all-inclusive pipeline includes 4 properties representing nearly 1,990 rooms.
