# Marriott adds two Catalonia resorts in Zanzibar and Jamaica

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Published: 2026-07-23T12:46:02.205Z
Modified: 2026-07-23T12:46:02.205Z
Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Hotels
Summary: Catalonia Hotels hands over management of two new resorts to Marriott, which will operate them under Autograph Collection and Marriott Hotels. Ownership stays Catalan.

## Article

**Catalonia Hotels & Resorts** has struck a deal with **Marriott International** for the US giant to manage two new resorts the Spanish group is developing in **Zanzibar** and **Jamaica**, as reported by [Preferente](https://www.preferente.com/noticias-de-hoteles/marriott-incorporara-dos-resorts-de-catalonia-en-zanzibar-y-jamaica-351034.html). The hotels, still under construction or renovation, will fly the **Autograph Collection** flag (Zanzibar) and **Marriott Hotels** (Jamaica), while Catalonia keeps ownership.

Smart move: Catalonia brings the bricks, Marriott brings the global distribution machine. For the Catalan chain, jumping into the Caribbean and Africa under Marriott's umbrella cuts commercial risk. For Marriott, it adds beach destinations without capital outlay. The question is whether this management model will spread to more Catalonia projects. I think yes. So watch out: the *asset light* model is winning more converts among mid-sized chains that want to scale without taking on debt.

## Sources

- Preferente: https://www.preferente.com/noticias-de-hoteles/marriott-incorporara-dos-resorts-de-catalonia-en-zanzibar-y-jamaica-351034.html

## Citation

Marriott adds two Catalonia resorts in Zanzibar and Jamaica. Notitur. 2026-07-23. https://notitur.com/en/digest/marriott-resorts-catalonia-zanzibar-jamaica