South Korea Spending Boom: BC Card says foreign-tourist spending in South Korea jumped 53.6% in the first half of 2026, led by a rebound in Chinese visitors and fast growth in medical tourism. Sarajevo Airport Milestone: Sarajevo International Airport hit a record 13,199 passengers in one day, with July traffic also strong as the city leans on culture and festivals. Oman in London: Oman launched a London taxi-and-bus ad push to boost tourism visibility in the UK, highlighting heritage, coast, mountains and adventure. Penang Safety & Promotion: Penang rolled out a “Fall In Love with Penang” domestic campaign, while two Sri Lankan tourists were injured after debris fell from a heritage building in George Town—prompting calls for inspections. Italy Overtourism Rules: Varenna on Lake Como introduced fines for being shirtless or in swimwear in town, plus limits on guided groups and noise. Murcia Tourism Records: Spain’s Murcia logged 582,437 international visitors in Jan–Jun and record spending near €776m, led by British arrivals. Dhofar Sports Tourism: Oman announced the Middle East’s first Ironman 70.3 Relay Championship in Dhofar on Oct 24. Curaçao Resort Update: TUI BLUE Curaçao delayed its opening to Nov 1, 2026. Travel Safety Watch: Heat and wildfire pressure continues across parts of Europe, while Yellowstone again warns about dangerous bison near boardwalks.