Niagara Falls Upgrade: New “Cataract Stairs and Overlook” at Niagara Falls State Park adds 163 stairs and a near-falls viewing platform, aiming to boost visitor circulation and safety. Tourism Marketing Push: Venezuela’s tourism minister reviewed plans to attract UK travelers, including a multi-destination pitch at London’s WTM. Sports Tourism Momentum: St. Louis-area officials are betting on youth soccer/baseball upgrades to draw out-of-town teams and spending. Tech for Growth: Uganda is rolling out an AI-and-digital agenda for tourism ahead of World Tourism Day, citing rising arrivals and receipts. Regional Cooperation: PATA’s East Asia group backed a “Super 10” model and green/AI initiatives to market destinations as one region and spread visitors more evenly. Sustainability in Hotels: Mӧvenpick Hotel Doha earned Green Globe Gold for five straight years. Overtourism Controls: Uber Japan and a Mt. Fuji-area municipality teamed up to reduce congestion and litter via pickup changes and in-app messaging. New Air Link: Air China launched a year-round Beijing–Zagreb route (via Bucharest), opening fresh tourism and business access. Caribbean Sports Tie-Up: Saint Lucia partnered with Saracens to expand UK-facing sports tourism. Disaster Watch: Nepal’s floods and missing tourists remain a major concern after the Himalaya disaster disrupted roads, bridges, and power.