BRICS Tourism Cooperation: The UAE joined BRICS Tourism Ministers’ talks in Jaipur under India’s chairship, with delegates adopting the Jaipur Declaration focused on AI for tourism, sustainability, skilling, and seamless travel facilitation, including support for a BRICS Tourism Solutions Exchange Platform. Japan Wildlife Safety: A foreign tourist was injured in a bear attack near Lake Towada’s observation area in Aomori, underscoring rising bear-human encounters in northern Japan. Bulgaria Rescue Tragedy: A military Cougar helicopter joined a rescue in Bulgaria’s Rila Mountains after a tourist fell on a steep trail; she later died from severe injuries. Conservation + Tourism Standards: Jordan’s Aqaba Marine Reserve is set to match UNESCO recognition with stronger conservation and scientific monitoring, with community engagement highlighted as key. Tourism Policy at Home: Little Falls approved a 3% lodging tax to fund local tourism promotion, while the Dominican Republic moves ahead with English roadside help via 511 and new tourist-road safety planning for Bávaro–Punta Cana and beyond. Culture Events: Odisha Parab kicked off in Varanasi, bringing crafts, cuisine, and performances to the city through Aug 24. Tourism Security: Kenya’s Amboseli elephant deaths are under investigation after four suspects were apprehended, with officials pointing to a likely toxic substance.