Ebola Travel Rules for World Cup: The US, Canada and Mexico are aligning Ebola-related entry measures for travellers arriving from high-risk African regions ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026, including Canada’s 90-day ban and 21-day quarantine requirements. Aviation Pressure: IATA says global air passenger demand fell 3.4% in April as Middle East conflict weighs on travel, even as some regions hold up. South Africa Tourism Resilience: Despite flight disruptions, South Africa logged a 19.5% jump in April international arrivals, with growth from markets like Singapore and Brazil. South Korea “Skincare Tourism” Boom: Beauty travellers are increasingly choosing clinics and anti-ageing treatments, with foreign medical visitors now outspending pure tourism. EU Tourism Policy Push: Cyprus-backed EU plans were adopted to strengthen sustainable, competitive tourism resilience. Local Travel Tech Upgrade: Philippines’ DOT and Mastercard are rolling out cashless, data-driven tools to help small tourism businesses and guide demand to underserved areas. Transport Cost Shock in Australia: A Monash study finds fuel price hikes are forcing many Australians to walk more, cut trips, or switch modes—especially lower-income travellers. Hotel Dispute Tip: A viral story about being asked to pay for a broken mirror is driving travellers to document rooms on arrival.