Marriott International has signed two all-inclusive resort agreements with Spanish hospitality company Catalonia Hotels & Resorts, including one for a Marriott Hotels All-Inclusive Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
“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 for Marriott International, said in a statement. “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.”
Introducing Marriott Hotels to Montego Bay, 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 near Sangster International Airport, the 522-room resort will have 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.
Catalonia currently owns, leases and operates 82 hotels totaling more than 12,000 rooms. The company’s portfolio spans urban hotels throughout Europe and leisure resorts in CALA, including properties in Mexico and the Dominican Republic.
“We are pleased to strengthen our relationship with Marriott International through these two significant projects,” said Manuel Valenzuela, chief commercial & operations officer, on behalf of Catalonia Hotels & Resorts. “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.”