Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced The Standard, Brussels officially joins World of Hyatt, Hyatt’s award-winning global loyalty program. The milestone marks a significant step in the continued integration of The Standard brand into Hyatt’s global ecosystem, further expanding access to its culturally driven hotels for a growing base of loyalty members worldwide. The Standard, Brussels is the first Hyatt hotel in Belgium.

Hilton has announced the opening of Hilton Burau Bay Langkawi Resort, expanding the presence of its flagship brand in Malaysia. Nestled between a centuries-old tropical rainforest and the Andaman Sea, the resort is a sanctuary for travelers seeking a connection to both the island’s natural beauty and their personal wellbeing.

Blacksand and Marriott International announced the signing of a milestone agreement to develop ten hotels, representing over 1,300 rooms, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over the next four years. The multi-brand deal establishes a long-term collaboration between both companies to deliver projects aligned with the country’s evolving tourism and urban development ambitions.

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts today announces the opening of The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancún, an elegant beachfront retreat where the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Yucatán Peninsula meet the brand’s celebrated traditions and bespoke service. Located just north of Cancún in the tranquil enclave of Costa Mujeres, the resort introduces a sophisticated new expression of luxury in the Mexican Caribbean, framed by white sand beaches, crystalline waters, protected mangroves, and the world’s second-largest barrier reef.

Angsana Velavaru has refreshed three of its most beloved villa categories: the Beach Infinity Pool Villa, the Velavaru Two-Bedroom Pool Villa, and the Angsana Three-Bedroom Pool Villa. Updated furnishings, reimagined living spaces, and a bolder embrace of the island’s vibrant spirit invite you to experience the resort in a distinctly new light.

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, one of Accor’s premium brands renowned for its generous hospitality, joyful reconnection and convivial dining experiences, continues to expand its international portfolio with new hotels recently opened in Montenegro, Croatia, Uzbekistan and Armenia. The latest additions build on the brand’s rapid growth trajectory, with other recent debuts in Poland, Greece and Italy, and ahead of its planned launch in the UK in 2027. Founded in 1948, Mövenpick began as a pioneering Swiss restaurant brand and has grown into an international hotel brand with food and drink at the centre of the guest experience. Today, this heritage is reflected across more than 140 hotels worldwide, where thoughtful service, welcoming spaces and a strong culinary offer bring people together.