Public Health & Travel Safety: Kenya confirmed its first imported Ebola case after a man died in Nairobi following travel from the DRC via Uganda, with dozens of contacts identified and the patient isolated after airport screening. Tourism Demand & Performance: Sri Lanka reported 1.7M tourist arrivals for 2026 through Oct 1–4, up year-to-date but still about 2% behind the 2025 pace as the winter season ramps up. Cruise Rules & Fleet Moves: Royal Caribbean said it won’t merge loyalty with Celebrity, while Carnival tightened rules for minors and chaperones for new bookings from Oct 1, 2026; Carnival also announced Holland America will receive a new-to-it ship in 2029. Airline Policy: Ryanair will close check-in desks 60 minutes before departure from Nov 10, 2026, with possible airport fees if online check-in isn’t completed early. Destination & Experience Ideas: Jordan is upgrading tourism infrastructure and Chinese-language services to attract more Chinese visitors, and Lisbon topped a “happiest travel destination” survey. Local Tourism Growth: St Vincent and the Grenadines’ LENS initiative is mobilizing local photographers and videographers to monetize authentic content. Travel Fraud Watch: Uganda Tourism Police arrested a suspect accused of running a fake car-hire/tour operation targeting foreign tourists.