World Tourism Day push (India): India’s Tourism Ministry launched the National Digital Tourism Stack and “Dekho Apna Desh 2.0” to spread demand to lesser-known destinations, plus MoUs with industry partners to boost more balanced, community-led travel. Digital-first tourism (Nagaland & Uganda): Nagaland’s tourism leadership said AI and digital tools can spotlight rural destinations while keeping tourism people-centred; Uganda’s Museveni urged turning online visibility into real bookings and arrivals. Regional impacts on travel (Manipur): Manipur’s CM blamed ethnic violence for a sharp drop in tourist inflow, contrasting it with stronger numbers in neighboring states. Safety and standards (Taiwan diving): Taiwan’s Tourism Administration issued new diving guidelines after recent accidents, tightening rules on snorkeling, scuba and freediving qualifications and safety responsibilities. Sustainable conservation (Guyana): Guyana plans to designate about 3.7 million acres of forest as a permanent conservation area to strengthen birding and sustainable tourism. Travel disruption (Israel & storms): Ben-Gurion Airport parking lots hit full capacity during peak holiday travel, while a nor’easter caused widespread flight delays and cancellations in New York-area airports. Tourism trade (Kerala): Kerala Travel Mart 2026 wrapped up with 58,000 B2B meetings and 380 international buyers from 59 countries. Tourism growth outlook (WEF): A World Economic Forum index found tourism development conditions improved across most economies since 2024, with Japan leading. Destination marketing (Sri Lanka): Sri Lanka’s tourism bureau ended a Hyderabad roadshow promoting “wedding plus holiday” packages for Indian couples.