Mykonos Boom for Israelis: New nonstop Tel Aviv–Mykonos routes are driving a surge in Israeli visitors to the Greek island, with travelers chasing the party scene and high-end beach culture. Agro-tourism Awards: Selangor Fruit Valley in Malaysia won major tourism prizes, boosting its push to blend farming, tech, and new visitor attractions. Kyrgyzstan Trekking Trend: Kyrgyzstan’s Tian Shan hikes are going viral on social media, with travelers finding remote routes, changing weather, and low crowds. UK Local Tourism Push: Bishop Auckland’s “bonkers” culture campaign is credited with big jumps in visitors and ticket sales. Croatia Access Upgrade: Zagreb is getting more attention as direct flights make northern Croatia easier for Israeli travelers, with Opatija highlighted as a quick Adriatic escape. Tourism Meets Policy in India: Odisha and Andhra Pradesh used FHRAI in Varanasi to pitch culture, cuisine, eco and MICE tourism—plus local sourcing and sustainability. BRICS Tourism Pact: Ministers adopted the Jaipur Declaration, focusing on AI, responsible tourism, skills, and smoother travel facilitation across member states. Travel Disruption Watch: Madrid-Barajas faces baggage-handling strikes later in August and September, with passengers warned to expect delays. Safety & Access: Ladakh’s Thoise and Kargil airports are moving toward civilian commercial flights by December 2026, aiming to unlock border tourism.