Rail & Access: Malaysia’s East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is expected to lift Pahang tourism arrivals by 20–30% next year, with the state urging operators to prepare now for up to 17M visitors and 36,000 rooms. Local Value for Visitors: Bohol (Philippines) is pushing for fair pricing and better service so tourism benefits local workers and small businesses, after viral backlash over resort costs. Tourism Jobs & Data: The Caribbean Tourism Organization named Guyanese Beverley Wilson deputy director of research to strengthen tourism statistics and forecasting. Visitor Spend Records: Bedford County (Virginia) hit a record $89.7M in 2025 visitor spending, supporting 604 jobs. Attractions & Upgrades: Oxford’s historic prison plans a long-awaited 3D cinema in the C-wing as permission lapses are resolved. Travel Disruption Info: South Westland (NZ) says Google Maps is sending travellers on a nine-hour detour despite convoy access during road restrictions. Hospitality Growth: IHG’s voco Queenstown officially opened after a major refurbishment, while ERDI/Accor launched Novotel St Kilda as part of a $196M Fitzroy Street renewal. Cultural Tourism: Thailand is spotlighting Bangkok Art Biennale 2026 as a citywide contemporary art draw. Policy Watch: China’s new exit-entry rules let authorities request electronic data at border checks, affecting visa-free tourists too. Tourism & Community Funding: New Zealand’s proposed visitor levy plan would route money to councils for tourism and conservation uses.