Marriott International has signed two agreements with Spanish hospitality group Catalonia Hotels & Resorts to add all-inclusive resorts in Jamaica and Tanzania, because apparently the company felt its portfolio didn't have enough places where you can eat unlimited mediocre nachos.

Under the deals, the companies plan to open a Marriott Hotels All-Inclusive Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The arrangement expands the partnership between the two hospitality groups and supports Marriott's ongoing expansion in the all-inclusive segment - a segment that somehow keeps growing despite the fact that most people return from such vacations vowing to never eat another buffet.

Marriott International Caribbean and Latin America chief development officer Laurent de Kousemaeker said: "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." Translation: We've found more people willing to let us run their hotels.

The Marriott All-Inclusive Resort in Montego Bay is scheduled to open in 2028 following the conversion of the former Catalonia Montego Bay. The property will be located on a beachfront site near Sangster International Airport, ensuring guests can get from the plane to the pool in under an hour. Plans outline 522 rooms, 13 dining outlets, three swimming pools, and 12,917ft² of meeting space - because nothing says "vacation" like a business conference. Additional features include a spa, fitness centre, and tennis and pickleball courts, the latter being the official sport of retirement communities everywhere.

The Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort in Zanzibar is slated to open in 2027. The new-build resort will include 271 guest rooms, multiple swimming pools, a spa, a theatre, and an oceanfront jetty with a seawater pool and bar - so you can drink while partially submerged. The property is also expected to offer a varied culinary line-up with several speciality restaurants, presumably serving something other than the standard all-inclusive fare of regret and heartburn.

Catalonia Hotels & Resorts chief commercial and operations officer Manuel Valenzuela said: "We are pleased to strengthen our relationship with Marriott International through these two significant projects. This agreement reflects leading international brands' recognition of our operational excellence and the strength of our management model." In other words, we're good at running hotels, and Marriott noticed.

Earlier this month, Marriott International reached an agreement with Manarat Al Dheyafah Company for Real Estate to open The Westin Abha hotel in Saudi Arabia's Asir region, because no expansion is complete without a stop in the desert.