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Marriott Expands Luxury Resort Portfolio with Zanzibar Project

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Marriott is strengthening its African tourism footprint with a new luxury resort in Zanzibar. The expansion signals growing global confidence in East Africa's hospitality and real estate markets.

Marriott International is expanding its all-inclusive resort portfolio with a new Autograph Collection property in Zanzibar, Tanzania, scheduled to open in 2027. The development forms part of a broader partnership with Catalonia Hotels & Resorts that also includes a new resort in Jamaica. The Zanzibar project is expected to combine luxury accommodation with wellness experiences and local cultural attractions, reinforcing the island's appeal as a premium tourism destination. The investment reflects growing international confidence in East Africa's hospitality sector and is likely to support tourism, job creation, and wider real estate development across the region.

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