Tourism Access & Crowding Control: Hawaiʻi is rolling out a reservation system for Honolua Bay at West Maui to manage visitor numbers, reduce unsafe roadside stopping, and protect natural and cultural resources. Cruise Disruptions: Low water on Europe’s Rhine/Moselle/Danube is forcing river-cruise rebooking extensions, while Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas Alaska sailing is delayed two days for maintenance. Air Capacity Boost: Thai AirAsia is scaling up Phuket flights for peak season, adding routes from Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi plus new links to Khon Kaen and Udon Thani. Destination Growth Data: Korea Tourism Organization reports record foreign-led momentum, with 10.71M foreign visitors in H1 2026 and big jumps in stays tied to golf, hot springs, and water parks. Regional Tourism Push: Philippines’ DOT wants to bring Mindanao into the national tourism circuit after validation work in Zamboanga. New Infrastructure for Travel: India’s Amas–Darbhanga Expressway (189 km) is under construction with a revised December 2026 target, aiming to cut Delhi–Darbhanga travel to about 10 hours. Sustainability & Hospitality: Maldives resort Niva Kuramathi retains Travelife Gold, highlighting energy, waste, water, and reef projects. Travel Promotion: Sri Lanka launches consultancies for a global tourism promotional roadmap and a 2026–2030 strategy with World Bank support. Local Tourism Marketing: West Virginia’s Vacation Guide wins a U.S. Travel ESTO award for print marketing excellence.