Eco-Tourism Push (Penang): Malaysia’s Penang is proposing new nature-and-heritage projects on Pulau Aman, Pulau Gedong and Pulau Jerejak, including a “Heritage Fishing Village” concept with a small museum, seafood festival ideas, homestays, and better jetty access. Travel Disruption (Greece): High-speed ferry trips between Greek islands are getting dubbed the “vomit comet” as social media fills with seasickness complaints, especially around Cyclades winds. Road Safety Tragedy (Europe): A Polish bus crash in Hungary killed 12 and left at least 10 critically injured; police say the driver may have fallen asleep. Tourism Diplomacy (Maldives-Russia): Maldives Tourism Minister Mohamed Ameen leads a delegation to Russia to boost tourism cooperation and air connectivity, with meetings in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Air Capacity Boost (Puerto Rico): Frontier adds seasonal daily flights to San Juan from Dallas, Houston and Cleveland, bringing 15,624 extra seats for the holiday season. Wildfire Impact (Croatia): Croatia’s Adriatic wildfires have damaged homes and forced evacuations near Omiš and on the Pelješac peninsula. Visitor Visa Guidance (US): A US embassy Q&A for B1/B2 travelers stresses that visa validity doesn’t equal length of stay, and highlights how to check I-94 authorization online. Cruise Tech Glitch (Carnival): Carnival Cruise Line will pause booking services for scheduled website maintenance, though existing bookings won’t be affected.