Airport Etiquette Backlash: A viral clip of Indian tourists performing Garba on a Vietnam airport tarmac has sparked online outrage and renewed debate over visitor conduct in restricted areas. Digital Tourism Push: Uzbekistan and China’s BISU discussed an AI and Big Data “Smart Tourism Data System” to track flows, forecast demand, and improve tourism planning. EU Tourism Policy: Cyprus-backed EU plans on sustainable, competitive tourism were adopted, feeding into a wider European strategy. Local Tourism Infrastructure: Clare Island in Ireland won planning permission for a new interpretive centre with audio-visual exhibits, plus a cafe and shops. Travel Tech & Payments: Philippines tourism is partnering with Mastercard to expand cashless tools for MSMEs, using spending analytics to steer demand to underserved areas. Tourism Growth Signals: South Africa logged 989,329 international arrivals in April (+19.5% y/y) despite flight disruptions. Safety & Incidents: A Canadian tourist died after a night diving incident near Curaçao’s Rif Fort; police seized scuba gear as an investigation begins. Sports Tourism: Zimbabwe’s tourism minister urged Sterling Pairs Golf organisers to bid to host the amateur World Finals in Tenerife.