Heatwave Travel Disruptions (UK): Rail operators across England and Wales urged “only travel if essential” as extreme temperatures trigger reduced timetables, cancellations, and extra checks for passengers. Border Tech for Tourism (South Africa): President Cyril Ramaphosa launched an Electronic Travel Authorisation to speed up entry, using biometric pre-screening to boost tourism and border security. Solo Travel Push: Indus Travels launched “Solo Together,” offering curated group journeys with private rooms and no single supplements. Monsoon Sea Safety (Philippines): The Philippine Coast Guard temporarily suspended small-vessel voyages off Palawan due to rough seas from enhanced habagat. Croatia Crowd-Avoiding Angle: Dubrovnik stays in the spotlight as coverage encourages visitors to explore beyond the Old City, while Konavle reported a July overnight-stay rise. US Birth-Tourism Crackdown: The US revoked 600+ visas under a task force targeting “birth tourism” networks. Air Travel Disruption (Italy): Mount Etna ash forced renewed flight suspensions at Catania during peak season. Tourism Growth via Events (Montreal): Business events and festivals are driving Montreal toward a record season, with international travel up.