Cavtat Luxury, Rewritten: Hotel Vallum in Cavtat is carving out a new kind of luxury—privacy, contemporary design and discreet, highly personalised service—while pushing culture and gastronomy to keep the destination buzzing beyond summer. Dubrovnik’s Sustainable Visitor Tech: The Dubrovnik Pass has reached the final of the European Cultural Tourism Network Awards 2026, spotlighting smart, sustainable management that links heritage, public transport and visitor flow. Green Ring Grows: Dubrovnik is planting 57 new trees along Uz Posat outside the old city walls, starting with 11 date palms, to restore the historic palm-lined gateway and boost resilience. Pelješac Care Gets Funding: A Pelješac Rehabilitation and Hippotherapy Centre has secured co-financing, bringing specialised support for children with developmental difficulties and people with disabilities. Orebić’s New September Festival: Orebić launches “Kapetanske storije – Captains’ Stories” on Sept 5, blending sea-captain traditions with local wines, food and live music. Zagreb Free Walks: Zagreb Tourist Board’s September programme offers 31 free themed walking tours, including Upper Town stories and a tribute to writer August Šenoa. Visa Rules Update: Thailand will replace its 60-day visa exemption with 30-day and 15-day limits from Sept 15, with Croatia included in the 30-day category. IVF Cost Pressure: High fertility treatment costs are pushing more Americans abroad for IVF, as coverage remains limited at home. Belarus Pressure: Tsikhanouskaya urged EU diplomats to keep pressure on Lukashenka, warning repression and political prisoners remain. Srebrenica Remembrance: Coverage continues around Ratko Mladić’s death and the ongoing political fallout over how the Balkans reckon with war crimes.