Marriott International, Inc. has signed two all-inclusive resort agreements with Spanish hospitality company Catalonia Hotels & Resorts.

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.

“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.”

Introducing Marriott Hotels to Montego Bay, one of Jamaica’s leading resort destinations, The Marriott All-Inclusive Resort in Montego Bay is expected to open in 2028 following the conversion of the former Catalonia Montego Bay (shown top of post). Located on a beachfront site near Sangster International Airport, it is planned to feature:

• 522 guestrooms
• 13 dining venues
• three pools
• approximately 12,917 square feet of meeting space
• a spa and fitness center
• tennis and pickleball courts
• a lazy river
• 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 expected to offer:

• 271 guestrooms
• a wellness-focused guest experience
• a diverse culinary program with a variety of specialty restaurants
• an oceanfront jetty with a seawater pool and bar
• multiple swimming pools
• a spa
• a theater

“These signings highlight Marriott’s ability to grow strategically across multiple regions while serving owners with differentiated solutions tailored to local market opportunities,” said Jerome Briet, Chief Development Officer, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) for Marriott International. “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.”

Catalonia currently owns, leases, and operates 82 hotels totaling more than 12,000 rooms. Its portfolio 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.