Greece–Korea Tourism Push: The Greek Embassy and the Greek National Tourism Organisation hosted a Seoul event spotlighting Santorini and other iconic destinations, aiming to draw more Korean visitors with a “365 Day Destination” message. Central Asia Travel Boom: Chinese arrivals to Uzbekistan jumped 78% in early 2026, with visa-free access credited for tripling the flow and boosting interest in Silk Road cities like Samarkand and Bukhara. UAE–Oman Bus Travel: Mwasalat launched/clarified practical cross-border bus options between Sharjah, Al Ain and Muscat, with fares and booking details for smoother regional trips. Kerala Women’s Free Bus Travel: Kerala’s Cabinet approved free KSRTC ordinary bus travel for women from June 15 under the “Priyadarshini” scheme, with the state covering about Rs 800 crore annually. Kenya Culinary Tourism: Kenya Tourism Board teamed up with EatOut Africa to build more structured food experiences, reflecting travellers’ shift toward local, digital-discovered dining plans. Ebola Travel Pressure Ahead of World Cup: The US urged Europe to tighten Ebola screening and entry rules for World Cup travel, but many EU states pushed back with enhanced monitoring instead. World Cup Travel Logistics: Shannon Airport in Ireland is positioning itself as a key transit hub for fans heading to US host cities via direct flights and US Preclearance. Wellness Retreat Opens in France: Zannier Île de Bendor debuted as a new Mediterranean wellness destination near Bandol, using bioresonance-led personalised programmes. Tourism Tech in Retail: WHSmith rolled out electronic shelf labels with Solum across UK travel retail, starting at Heathrow, to improve pricing accuracy for travellers. UK Travel Permit Warning: Martin Lewis urged British Airways passengers to use official government routes for travel permits, warning third-party fees can be higher. Albania Protest Fallout: Albania’s economy minister blamed foreign and rival tourism interests for fueling protests against major coastal projects, including near the Vjosa-Narta lagoon. St Kitts Agent Discount: St Kitts renewed its “St Kitts Yourway” discounted hotel rates for UK travel agents, running June 1–Dec 15 with on-island perks. Travel Brand/Training: G Adventures launched a new OTT training course for travel agents, offering a chance to win a ticket to GX Cambodia. Oro Valley Digital Tourism Platform: Arizona’s Oro Valley unveiled exploreorovalley.com, a new tourism and travel hub with trails, itineraries, bookings and a calendar.