Marriott Intl Set to Bring Autograph Collection Resort to Tanzania

Marriott International has signed two all-inclusive resort agreements with Catalonia Hotels & Resorts, the leading Spanish hospitality company. The agreements include a Marriott Hotels All-Inclusive Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

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.

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.

Upon opening, the resort will offer travelers an all-inclusive experience that combines the individuality and character of the Autograph Collection brand with Zanzibar's rich culture, natural beauty, and growing appeal as an international leisure destination.

Catalonia currently owns, leases, and operates 82 hotels totaling more than 12,000 rooms. The company has built a strong reputation through 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, an incredible property in the Fira area of Barcelona.

As a leader in the all-inclusive segment, Marriott continues to grow its portfolio across key leisure destinations worldwide. As of July 2026, the company 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.

These agreements further reinforce Marriott's commitment to expanding its global all-inclusive footprint while providing owners with access to Marriott Bonvoy, the industry-leading travel platform with nearly 283 million members.