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.

The Sunshine Coast Hinterland has been confirmed as Queensland’s first Dark Sky Reserve, and only the second in Australia, making it now a premier destination both during the day and at night. In June 2026, a Dark Sky Reserve was established across 870 square kilometres of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, making it one of the most accessible places in Australia to stargaze.

Earlier this year, travel experts highlighted the rise of the ‘microcation’ - shorter, more intentional holidays lasting just a few days. New booking data from SuperEscapes now suggests the trend is influencing how Brits are travelling this summer, with holidaymakers increasingly swapping the traditional week abroad for shorter beach escapes.

Digital travel platform Agoda has recorded close to a 50% year-on-year rise in international accommodation searches into Vietnam in 2025. The data points to a destination that has moved decisively up travelers’ shortlists, likely fueled by a combination of policy reform, improved air access, and infrastructure investment that is reshaping how the world thinks about Vietnam as a place to visit.

Luxury does not need to be complicated or expensive. Often, the smallest gestures can have the biggest impact on our emotions. In the Maldives, wealth lies not in glittering jewellery but in glistening seas and sparkling stars, while true opulence comes not from designer clothes, but from the feeling of bare feet on powder-soft sands. At Noku Maldives, Vignette Collection, the unique private island resort nestled in the pristine Noonu Atoll, guests can find luxury for their soul with a new series of complimentary activities and experiences that connect them with the heart of the destination.

Some of Europe’s most memorable travel experiences are not found in its capitals, headline museums or most photographed landmarks. They survive in smaller towns, quiet workshops and local communities where craft is still part of everyday life.