Phnom Penh Tourism Roadmap: Cambodia launched a Phnom Penh Tourism Development Plan 2026–2030, aiming to sharpen the city’s urban tourism appeal. Regional Travel Facilitation: SADC leaders in Durban backed a regional tourism visa (SADC Tourism UNIVISA) to make cross-border travel easier and boost investment. Air Connectivity Boost: Etihad plans to ramp China service to 35 flights a week by March, adding routes beyond Beijing as capacity is set to double over the next 5–7 years. AAM Comes to Australia: SkyDrive signed an LOI with Gold Coast Helitours for up to five eVTOL aircraft, targeting sightseeing routes and deliveries starting in 2028. Tourism Enforcement: Greece’s Santorini cracked down on tourist boats, finding tax violations on 12 of 26 vessels and issuing €43,000 in fines. Disaster Disruptions: Hurricane Lala recovery in Hawaii led to closures of Big Island public schools and state/county offices due to power issues and road clearing. Vietnam Aviation Shift: Vietnam overtook Thailand as Southeast Asia’s second-largest aviation market by available seats in August, supported by tourism-airline cooperation. Sustainable Stays: Sonamarg in India opened an eco-friendly camping resort focused on low-impact, zero-carbon principles. Event-Driven Tourism: Sarajevo drew record summer crowds with major concerts and the Sarajevo Film Festival, boosting hotel demand and local spending.