Marriott Worldwide has introduced a big enlargement of its all-inclusive portfolio by a long-term settlement with Sunwing Journey Group’s resort division, Blue Diamond Resorts.
The latter has an intensive portfolio of resort properties all through the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico.
The settlement is predicted to propel Marriott into the record of prime ten international all-inclusive gamers by including 19 franchised resorts totalling almost 7,000 rooms throughout six locations.
Marriott mentioned the transfer would double its presence within the all-inclusive section to 33 properties by 2025.
Nearly all of the properties are anticipated to be transformed into Marriott’s Autograph Assortment by mid-2021.
“We’re thrilled to work with Sunwing Journey Group and broaden into two new leisure locations – St. Lucia and Antigua,” mentioned Tony Capuano, group president, international improvement, design and operations providers, Marriott Worldwide.
“Blue Diamond’s experience within the all-inclusive section and high-quality resorts will assist make sure that these properties function glorious additions to the Marriott portfolio.
“In the present day’s signing is a testomony to Marriott Worldwide’s scale and loyalty platform, and we sit up for offering travellers searching for an all-inclusive expertise with extra decisions within the Caribbean and Latin America.”
Marriott Worldwide launched its multi-brand all-inclusive portfolio platform in 2019 and has 9 open accommodations throughout Costa Rica, Barbados and Mexico with an extra 5 accommodations within the pipeline in Mexico, Curacao, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Brazil.
With this settlement, one other 19 are anticipated to affix the portfolio.
“We’re excited to enter into this settlement with Marriott Worldwide, and introduce Blue Diamond Resorts’ portfolio of accommodations to their Autograph Assortment model,” mentioned Stephen Hunter, chief government, Sunwing Journey Group.
“Our luxurious, award-winning accommodations will profit from Marriott’s world-renowned repute and esteemed journey program, all whereas bolstering our mission to convey unparalleled trip experiences to clients.”
The deal consists of accommodations in Mexico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Costa Rica, in addition to St. Lucia and Antigua.
Marriott beforehand mentioned it might leverage eight of its 30 international manufacturers within the all-inclusive class: The Ritz-Carlton, The Luxurious Assortment, Marriott Accommodations, Westin Accommodations, W Accommodations, Autograph Assortment, Tribute Portfolio and Delta Accommodations by Marriott.
