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Kimpton to open in Bali, Marriott expands all-inclusive resorts
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Kimpton will open its Suntaya Bali Ubud property in Bali later this year, located near the Ubud Art Market, Ubud Palace, and Water Palace. This announcement follows the opening of Kimpton Nine Trees Shanghai, a wellness-focused hotel in China. Marriott is also expanding its all-inclusive portfolio with new properties planned for Tanzania in 2027 and Jamaica in 2028. The Tanzanian resort will be part of the Autograph Collection in Zanzibar, while the Jamaican property in Montego Bay will be a renovated hotel with 522 rooms. Additionally, Hilton Honors will welcome its first YOTEL property, YOTEL Miami, on August 8, 2026, followed by YOTEL Bangkok Sukhumvit on December 1, 2026. Radisson has opened a new resort in Phuket, Thailand, and Hyatt's Me and All Hotel brand has expanded in Germany with a new location in Leipzig.
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