Catalonia Hotel in Montego Bay to become Marriott Hotels All-Inclusive Resort

Marriott International Inc, is expanding its all-inclusive portfolio in Jamaica through a partnership with Spanish-owned hospitality company Catalonia Hotels & Resorts.

 

The two companies signed agreements on July 22 in Barcelona, Spain, for the establishment of a Marriott Hotels All-Inclusive Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

 

For Marriot, the agreements reinforced its continued expansion in the all-inclusive segment and Catalonia's confidence in Marriott's brand portfolio.

 

"These agreements represent a significant milestone in our all-inclusive strategy and demonstrate the strength of our relationships with experienced owners seeking to maximise value through Marriott's globally recognized brands," explained 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."

 

Marriott is eyeing 2028 for the opening of The Marriott All-Inclusive Resort in Montego Bay, following the conversion of the former Catalonia Montego Bay. Upon completion, the beachfront resort should have 522 rooms along with13 dining venues, three pools, approximately 12,917 square feet of meeting space, a spa, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, and a lazy river.

 

Presently, Catalonia owns, leases, and operates 82 hotels totaling more than 12,000 rooms, including properties in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. In the Caribbean and Latin America, the American hospitality giant continues to grow its all-inclusive footprint across key leisure destinations.

 

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.

 

According to Manuel Valenzuela, chief commercial and operations officer, Catalonia Hotels & Resorts, "We are pleased to strengthen our relationship with Marriott International through these two significant projects."

 

He added: "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."

- JS