Ebola & World Cup Travel: The US, Mexico, and Canada announced coordinated Ebola entry rules for travellers arriving from the highest-risk African regions ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026, including Canada’s 90-day ban for residents of DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan and a 21-day quarantine for arrivals. Airport Etiquette Flashpoint: A viral video in Vietnam shows Indian tourists dancing on an airport tarmac near a parked aircraft, sparking backlash and renewed debate over visitor conduct and airport security norms. Sports Tourism Push: Zimbabwe’s tourism minister urged Sterling International Pairs Golf Tournament organisers to bid to host the amateur World Finals, with the winning pair set for Tenerife. EU Tourism Policy: Cyprus-backed EU Competitiveness Council conclusions focus on building sustainable, competitive tourism and feeding into a wider EU strategy. Destination Spotlight: Armenia is trending for Russian travellers in June, ranking among top overseas picks. Family Travel Win: Lake Balaton in Hungary was named Europe’s best family destination, with year-round cycling, hiking, wellness, and culture. Digital Tourism Momentum: Beijing’s World Tourism Cities Federation summit (June 1-4) will spotlight “smart tourism” and digital city competitiveness. Travel Tech & Payments: The Philippines’ DOT and Mastercard are rolling out cashless, data-driven tools to help smaller tourism businesses and provinces.