Tourism Policy & Partnerships: Sabah and Melaka are teaming up to boost Malaysia’s tourism by combining Sabah’s ecotourism and biodiversity strengths with Melaka’s UNESCO heritage. Visitor Experience & Events: Tourism Malaysia says it will review public feedback on Citrawarna 2026 at Dataran Merdeka, after the comeback drew 3,500+ dancers and arts practitioners. Travel Rules Update: ETIAS for Europe is delayed until 2027, while the Entry/Exit System (EES) is already in place—expect more pre-trip planning for visa-free travelers. Sustainable Tourism Spotlight: Dubrovnik is praised by Euronews Travel for tackling overtourism with its “Respect the City” approach, including cruise management and short-term rental regulation. Safety & Disruption: Wildfires in Crete prompted Sunweb to evacuate 252 Dutch travelers; roads and transfers are being adjusted as conditions change. Travel Tech & Accessibility: AbleVu and Autism Double-Checked partner to help autistic travelers find better, clearer accessibility info before they visit. Scam Watch: A New Mexico travel-scam report ranks the state 18th for per-capita losses, with fraud concerns pushing more travelers to hesitate booking leisure trips. Transport & Cost of Travel: Oxfordshire welcomed the return of a £2 bus fare cap (reversing a rise), aiming to make bus travel more affordable.