Weather Disruption: Typhoon Dujuan hit Japan with up to 275 flight cancellations and rail suspensions around Tokyo, while thousands of households lost power and officials warned of record rainfall, flooding and landslides. Middle East Travel Alerts: The U.S. urged Americans to reconsider Middle East travel as Iran-U.S. tensions rise, with renewed warnings tied to Houthi attacks and possible escalation. India Travel Market: Holidify and TripCrafters merged to build India’s biggest travel marketplace, with TripCrafters kept as an independent brand under Holidify. Tech & Booking: Sabre says it’s already in production with its NDC-to-MCP shift, highlighting AI-enabled travel shopping and servicing for major customers. Tourism Policy & Infrastructure: Kenya’s Bomas project faces scrutiny after lawmakers questioned who holds the construction contract for the Sh45.1bn convention centre. Regional Tourism Growth: Geneva Airport reported a historic shift, with passenger traffic to/from China now surpassing the U.S., linked to stronger direct routes and Chinese tour demand. Travel Safety/Entry Rules: India’s Allahabad High Court ruled passports don’t guarantee exit when criminal cases are pending, allowing police to seek passport surrender. Airfare Pressure: American, United and Southwest warned jet-fuel costs may force late-2026 and beyond schedule cuts.