Marriott International Celebrates Milestone Opening of 500th Property in CALA with Almare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Isla Mujeres

(IN SHORT) Marriott International has celebrated the opening of its 500th property in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) region with the debut of Almare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Isla Mujeres, Adult All-Inclusive. This marks Marriott’s first luxury all-inclusive resort in Mexico, enhancing its presence in the sought-after Isla Mujeres market. The resort features 109 elegant suites with ocean views, multiple dining venues, a serene spa, and a stunning infinity pool. The opening aligns with Marriott’s growth strategy, which has expanded its CALA portfolio from 300 to 500 properties in three years, with a focus on luxury and all-inclusive offerings. Almare is now available for bookings and is part of the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program, allowing members to earn and redeem points at this new property and across Marriott’s extensive brand portfolio.

(PRESS RELEASE) Plantation, FL, 2024-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), the largest hotel chain in the world, has proudly announced the opening of its 500th property in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) region with the debut of Almare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Isla Mujeres, Adult All-Inclusive. This exceptional resort not only highlights Marriott’s ongoing commitment to the luxury segment but also enhances the all-inclusive experience in one of the world’s premier travel destinations.

Brian King, President of CALA at Marriott International, remarked, “The launch of Almare as our 500th property in the CALA region represents a significant milestone in our growth journey. It showcases our dedication to evolving our offerings to meet the preferences of discerning travelers seeking luxury experiences in the Caribbean and Latin America. This marks our first luxury all-inclusive resort in Mexico and adds a fourth property to our Luxury Collection brand in the country, reinforcing our footprint in the high-demand Isla Mujeres market.”

The opening of Almare aligns with Marriott’s strategic vision for robust expansion within the luxury and all-inclusive segments. Over the past three years, Marriott has seen its CALA portfolio grow from 300 to 500 properties, with approximately 10% of its global luxury portfolio now located in this region.

Almare represents the 62nd luxury property under the Luxury Collection umbrella, which includes an array of prestigious brands such as The Ritz-Carlton, Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, EDITION, JW Marriott, and W Hotels. Upcoming luxury all-inclusive developments in the region include Paraiso de la Bonita, a Luxury Collection All-Inclusive Resort in Mexico, slated for Q1 2025, and W Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, expected to open in Q2 2025.

Since its entry into the all-inclusive market in 2019, Marriott has successfully expanded its offerings, providing authentic and immersive luxury experiences tailored to sophisticated travelers. The Almare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Isla Mujeres, Adult All-Inclusive, is designed to deliver an idyllic escape along the pristine beaches of Isla Mujeres, Mexico.

This adults-only retreat features 109 elegantly appointed suites, each boasting stunning ocean views, private balconies, and premium amenities. Guests can embark on a culinary journey across seven distinct dining venues and bars, indulge in relaxation at the tranquil Alma spa, or enjoy leisure time by the shimmering infinity pool overlooking the Caribbean Sea.

Almare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Isla Mujeres, Adult All-Inclusive is now open for bookings on Marriott.com and is part of Marriott Bonvoy®, the company’s award-winning loyalty program, allowing members to earn and redeem points at this resort and throughout Marriott’s extensive portfolio of over 30 brands.

NOTE ON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of United States federal securities laws, including statements related to expected hotel openings; our growth results, growth strategy and expansion plans; and similar statements concerning anticipated future events and expectations that are not historical facts. We caution you that these statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to numerous evolving risks and uncertainties that we may not be able to accurately predict or assess, including the risk factors that we identify in our U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Any of these factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations we express or imply in this press release. We make these forward-looking statements as of the date of this press release and undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

ABOUT MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL

Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of approximately 9,000 properties across more than 30 leading brands in 141 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.  For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on X and Instagram.

Media Contact:

Diego Thomas
Senior Manager, Communications & PR
Marriott International
Diego.thomas@marriott.com

Source: Marriott International, Inc.

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