Travel Safety & Policy: An MP in Bahrain demanded tougher checks on travel agents after citizens were stranded in Syria, urging firms to brief travellers on rules and risks before booking. Border & Travel Disruption: Croatia-Serbia travellers faced hourslong queues at Bajakovo-Batrovci in 35C heat, with delays worsened by the EU’s Entry-Exit System rollout. Europe Schengen Shock: Italy began random checks on travellers arriving from Spain after Italy suspended Schengen free travel over the Ceuta migration crisis. Middle East Warning: US embassies warned Americans to reconsider travel to Iran amid “unpredictable” threats. Family Travel Savings (UK): England’s Great British Summer Savings kicked off free bus travel for children aged 5–15 across multiple regions, including Stagecoach and Go-Ahead networks. Tourism Growth & Deals: The Philippines’ PHILCHITEX 2026 generated PHP 133.2M in sales leads to boost China-Philippines tourism ties. Infrastructure Upgrade: Washington Dulles announced a $20B transformation with new terminals, security and baggage systems over the next decade. Resort Refresh: Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa unveiled a resort-wide refurbishment and a long-stay offer with speedboat transfers. Weather Impact: Kerala’s Idukki restricted travel and suspended tourism activities amid torrential rains. Airline Tech & Premium: Delta launched SkyPicks with DraftKings on Delta Sync, while Ryanair extended its AWS partnership for cloud and AI upgrades.