Night Tourism Boost: Kyoto is extending Toei Kyoto Studio Park hours to 9 p.m., adding more food and adult-focused entertainment, while Gion expands nighttime tours to keep visitors out longer. Tax Rules for Tourism: The Maldives has passed GST changes requiring foreign tour operators and overseas booking platforms to pay GST on tourism services, aiming to close gaps and raise about $103.8m annually. Travel Safety & Disruption: A fatal fire in Hounslow, west London, killed a 48-year-old woman; a 34-year-old man was arrested while travelling to France by train. Tourism Policy Row: Plateau State in Nigeria denies scrapping its Tourism and Hospitality ministry amid a cabinet reshuffle. Accessibility for Travelers: Worcestershire will remove bus time limits from April 1, 2027, giving disabled people unlimited 24/7 free access. Regional Tourism Push: Himachal Pradesh’s CM invited hotel and hospitality investors at the FHRAI convention, highlighting improved air/heliport connectivity. Digital Travel Economy: Malaysia is positioning itself as a global hub for Muslim travel, linking tourism with halal innovation, trade, tech, and local enterprises. Travel Market Updates: Saudi airlines are launching post-summer discounts up to 50% to spur demand. Tourism Tech Launch: Rewardopedia debuted a credit card and travel rewards comparison site with side-by-side card math and a public freshness dashboard.