Marriott International is set to expand its all-inclusive portfolio in the Caribbean with a new 522-room Marriott Hotels All-Inclusive Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, scheduled to open in 2028.

The property will be created through the conversion of the former Catalonia Montego Bay resort under an agreement announced by Marriott and Spain-based Catalonia Hotels and Resorts.

Located on a beachfront site near Sangster International Airport, the resort will feature 13 restaurants and bars, three swimming pools, more than 12,900 square feet of meeting space, a spa, fitness centre, tennis and pickleball courts, a lazy river and more than 2,100 feet of beachfront.

Laurent de Kousemaeker, Marriott International’s Chief Development Officer for the Caribbean and Latin America, said the agreement reflects growing confidence in the company’s all-inclusive brands.

“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 recognised brands,” he said. 

“We continue to see growing interest from owners and investors who recognise the power of Marriott’s brands, distribution platform and development expertise.”

The Jamaica project forms part of a wider agreement between Marriott and Catalonia that also includes a new Autograph Collection all-inclusive resort in Zanzibar, Tanzania, expected to open in 2027.

Marriott said the Montego Bay development reinforces its continued expansion in the all-inclusive market. As of July 2026, the company operates 38 all-inclusive resorts across nine destinations in the Caribbean and Latin America, with another 16 properties comprising about 5,600 rooms in its development pipeline.

Catalonia Hotels and Resorts currently owns, leases and operates 82 hotels worldwide, including resorts in Mexico and the Dominican Republic.