
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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Fivelements, a wellness retreat brand founded in Bali in 2010 and acquired by GOCO Hospitality in 2024, is expanding globally. The original Ubud retreat in Bali will reopen in late 2026 after a redesign, with a more extensive transformation planned for 2028. New locations include Fivelements Samui in Thailand, set to open in early 2027 as the brand's flagship with a longevity clinic. Further expansion includes Switzerland in 2029 and Kolašin, Montenegro, in 2030. A Spanish location is also in development, though no date has been announced. This expansion reflects a trend in high-end wellness towards integrated protocols and longer stays.

TV presenter Lisa Snowdon, 54, recently visited a wellness retreat in Bali following her separation from George Smart, her partner of 12 years. Snowdon shared on Instagram that wellness for her is about connection, including meeting people, engaging in conversations, physical activity, mindfulness, and occasional emotional release. She mentioned having a "good old cry" during her trip. Snowdon also stated that she feels stronger mentally and physically after participating in activities like pilates and hot Bikram yoga. Concerns about her relationship status arose when she was seen without her engagement ring and Smart was largely absent from her Instagram since January. The couple had previously dated two decades ago, rekindled their romance in 2014, and became engaged in 2016. Last year, Snowdon indicated she was not in a rush to marry, viewing marriage as a contract and preferring a relaxed approach.