Marriott’s AI Expansion
Marriott recently announced a significant expansion of its all-inclusive portfolio through a long-term agreement with Blue Diamond Resorts which has a large portfolio of resort properties in Mexico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Costa Rica, St. Lucia, and Antigua. Marriott will add 19 resorts with a total of nearly 7,000 rooms. Both family and adult-only resorts include Royalton, Royalton Chic, Royalton Hideaway, Grand Lido, and Planet Hollywood. The majority of these properties are expected to be converted into Marriott’s Autograph Collection by mid-2021, but Marriott has plans to add all-inclusive resorts in several of their other brand categories including their luxury ones. Also, Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to earn and redeem points on the all-inclusive vacation experiences.