by Mia Taylor
Last updated: 1:25 PM ET, Thu July 23, 2026
Marriott International and Catalonia Hotels & Resorts are joining forces to bring new all-inclusive properties to life in Jamaica and Tanzania.
The hotel giant said today that it will open 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," Laurent de Kousemaeker, chief development officer, Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) for Marriott International, said in a statement.
The Marriott All-Inclusive Resort in Montego Bay 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. Slated to open in 2027, the new-build property is expected to include 271 guestrooms and a wellness-focused guest experience.
Property amenities range from multiple swimming pools, to a spa, theater, 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,” Jerome Briet, chief development officer, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) for Marriott International, said in a statement.
Catalonia Hotels & Resorts, the company that will bring the new properties to life, currently owns, leases, and operates 82 hotels globally. The portfolio includes urban hotels throughout Europe and leisure resorts in CALA, including properties in Mexico and the Dominican Republic.
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