Severe Weather Disrupts Travel in the Philippines: Southwest monsoon rains and Tropical Depression Maymay flooded roads across Metro Manila, with CAAP reporting diversions and go-arounds at Manila airports as PAGASA warned of heavy rain in Benguet, Zambales, Bataan and parts of Luzon. Typhoon Dolphin Hits East China: Even as Dolphin weakened, it still triggered major flight cancellations—943 at Shanghai’s main airports—and suspended parts of public transport, with flash-flood alerts in Zhejiang and further heavy rain expected. Tourism Safety & Security Moves in the Philippines: The Department of Tourism named retired police general Rodolfo Azurin to lead visitor safety and security initiatives, aiming to strengthen on-the-ground protection for travelers. Tourism Demand & Planning in India: A KPMG-EEMA report says outstation travel drives event attendance in India, with 54.4% of attendees traveling from outside their city and many choosing overnight stays near venues. Cruise Celebrity Travel: Explora Journeys’ Mediterranean sailing briefly hosted tennis star Jannik Sinner, adding to the growing trend of high-profile guests at sea. Tourism Growth Watch: The Dominican Republic logged a record 7.7 million visitors in the first seven months of 2026, up year-on-year, supported by both air arrivals and cruise passengers.