Development Pipeline Scheduled for 2027

Marriott All-Inclusive Resort Zanzibar, Tanzania, Autograph Collection

Marriott International Signs Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort in Zanzibar, Marking Brand's Entry into Tanzania

Marriott International today announced the signing of an all-inclusive resort agreement with Catalonia Hotels & Resorts for an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort in Zanzibar, Tanzania, reinforcing Marriott's continued expansion in the all-inclusive segment. The agreement was signed on July 22 in Barcelona.

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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, with a portfolio spanning urban hotels throughout Europe and leisure resorts in CALA, including properties in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. In the EMEA region, Marriott's all-inclusive pipeline includes four properties representing nearly 1,990 rooms.

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Autograph Collection Hotels advocates for the original, championing the individuality of each of its 200+ independent hotels located in the most desirable destinations across more than 30 countries and territories. Each hotel is a product of passion and a personal realization of its individual founder’s vision, making each hotel singular and special: Exactly Like Nothing Else.

Marriott International, Inc., (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of nearly 8,200 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 138 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly awarded travel program.