Penang Tourism Boost: Penang will host HAWANA 2026 (June 19–21), aiming to spark hotel and local spending while giving the state major media exposure across Malaysia and ASEAN. Digital Hotel Push: Bhutan’s “digital readiness” programme found many 3-star hotels can’t fully manage Google listings, social accounts, and outdated websites—hurting visibility and bookings. Sri Lanka Wins at SITF 2026: Sri Lanka Tourism picked up four awards at Seoul’s travel fair, including a top pioneer honour and multiple pavilion prizes. Tourist Safety Training: Cambodia’s environment ministry trained about 40 community members in first aid for emergencies like snakebites and bleeding control at Knong Psar Green Destination. US Travel Headline: The US travel industry says it’s working with the Trump administration but warns inbound travel is still down, citing capacity and perception issues. World Cup Visa Relief: Cape Verde’s goalkeeper’s mother can now attend after US officials waived visa bond requirements. Big Travel Events: WTTC’s Global Summit heads to Malta in October, with travel’s economic impact highlighted. Tech for Travel: Spain is rolling out “smart beaches” where visitors can book services and pay via apps. Cruise Growth: Cordelia Cruises filed for an IPO on June 23 to fund new ships.