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Tourism Awards: TOURISE Awards 2027 opened public nominations (Sept 1–Nov 19), adding a new Best Wellness Destination category and six others, with a Best Overall Destination prize for standout, purpose-driven travel. Destination Development: Sri Lanka is pitching a major Colombo tourism shift via a World Bank-backed plan aimed at getting visitors to stay longer and spend more in the capital, not just pass through. Heritage Management: Laos has taken over full management of Vat Phou Champasak World Heritage Site from Sept 1, with ticketing and visitor services continuing and upgrades planned. Travel Disruption & Safety: Nepal tourism leaders say key destinations remain open after the Bhotekoshi flash flood, but the disaster has raised concerns for the September season. Tourism Growth Watch: Mongolia reported a record tourist flow, with Japanese arrivals up sharply for a fourth straight year. Events & Community: Orlando’s Global Peace Film Festival expands with a new International Drive experience; San Francisco’s Crawloween returns as a four-day pub crawl. Local Travel Economy: Los Cabos hotels forecast about 45% occupancy in September as rates drop into the low season. Accessibility Tourism: Seoul’s program turns hidden coins into an inclusion-focused cultural tour for people of all abilities. Sports Tourism: Manila and partners will redevelop Rizal Memorial Sports Complex into a world-class sports and heritage hub.

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