Saudi Tourism Tech: Saudi Arabia launched a pilot “Package Visa” that bundles visa processing with flights, hotels and activities in one booking, aiming to cut steps and speed approvals for eligible travelers. Digital Payments for Travel: India’s UPI will integrate with Indonesia’s payment system, with cross-border QR links expected to make travel and commerce easier between the two countries. AI Guides in India: Andhra Pradesh signed a three-year deal to roll out NiVU AI at 100+ sites via QR codes, offering multilingual voice/text info and personalized recommendations. Heritage Access Update: Indonesia’s Prambanan Temple Tourism Park adjusted operations ahead of a Modi–Prabowo visit, keeping key areas open while changing ticketing cutoffs. Safety First (Weather): Bandarban, Bangladesh closed all tourist attractions until July 10 due to heavy rainfall risks. Tourism Disruption (Italy): Capri introduced 2026 rules to curb overcrowding, including limits on group sizes and requirements for smaller, less intrusive guide signage. Middle East Hotel Demand: Minor Hotels reported a 143% jump in Middle East room-night bookings in late June as confidence returned. Travel Convenience (Canada): Canada announced $2.2M for eight tourism projects across Nunavut, NWT and Yukon.