Marriott & Catalonia Sign 2 Resort contracts.
The Spanish hotel chain Catalonia Hotels & Resorts and Marriott International, Inc. announced the signing of two all-inclusive resort partnerships. The agreements, which were signed on July 22 in Barcelona, include an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort in Zanzibar, Tanzania, and a Marriott Hotels All-Inclusive Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica. They support both Marriott’s ongoing growth in the all-inclusive market and Catalonia’s faith in Marriott’s brand portfolio.
“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,” stated Laurent de Kousemaeker, Chief Development Officer, Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) for Marriott International. Owners and investors who understand the strength of Marriott’s brands, distribution network, and development know-how are nevertheless showing an increasing amount of interest.
After the former Catalonia Montego Bay is converted, the Marriott All-Inclusive Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, is anticipated to open in 2028. The 522-room resort will have 13 dining options, three pools, roughly 12,917 square feet of conference space, a spa, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, a lazy river, and more than 2,130 feet of beachfront. It will be situated on a beachfront property close to Sangster International Airport.
Under the second arrangement, Autograph Collection Hotels will open an all-inclusive resort in Zanzibar, Tanzania. With 271 guestrooms and a wellness-focused guest experience, the new-build facility is anticipated to open in 2027. Numerous swimming pools, a spa, a theatre, an oceanfront pier with a bar and seawater pool, and a varied culinary program with several speciality restaurants are among the planned attractions.
An important step in our all-inclusive expansion in the EMEA region is the launch of this Autograph Collection Resort in Zanzibar. Jerome Briet, Chief Development Officer, Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) for Marriott International, continued, “Marriott’s brand portfolio offers owners diverse opportunities to expand in all-inclusive in coveted markets around the world, backed by a strong all-inclusive pipeline and proven expertise.”
At the moment, Catalonia owns, rents, and runs 82 hotels with a combined capacity of over 12,000 rooms. The company’s portfolio includes properties in Mexico and the Dominican Republic, as well as leisure resorts in CALA and urban hotels across Europe. The Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel, located in Barcelona’s Fira neighbourhood, is likewise owned by Catalonia.
Catalonia Hotels & Resorts’ Chief Commercial & Operations Officer, Manuel Valenzuela, stated, “This agreement reflects leading international brands’ recognition of our operational excellence and the strength of our management model.” Additionally, it fits with the company’s expansion plan, which includes partnerships that help us grow in key markets.
As of July 2026, Marriott had 38 all-inclusive properties under seven brands spread across nine markets in the CALA region, with 16 properties totalling 5,600 rooms under development. Four hotels totalling around 1,990 rooms make up Marriott’s all-inclusive pipeline in the EMEA region.
