Visa & Entry Simplification: Oman rolled out a free 14-day tourist visa for eligible nationalities, while Egypt launched an electronic visa-on-arrival using a QR code to speed entry. Tourism Policy Pressure: Kenya introduced mandatory inbound travel health insurance for foreign visitors (minimum $50,000 cover), raising fears it could dent competitiveness. Market Momentum: South Korea reported a big jump in foreign spending in H1 2026, led by Chinese visitors and a surge in medical tourism; Croatia also saw Czech, Hungarian and Italian arrivals bounce. Destination Stewardship: WTTC urged destinations to manage tourism growth for shared benefits, with “quick actions” for peak-season pressures. Safety & Disruption: Penang’s George Town saw two Sri Lankan tourists injured after debris fell from a heritage building; Guatemala declared an emergency after Fuego erupted and evacuations began. Events Driving Travel: Malaysia is pitching a “Mega Sports Weekend” in October to boost sports tourism, and NASA’s “Salute to America 250” air show at Kennedy Space Center is expected to lift hotel demand. Infrastructure & Growth: Sabah proposed moving tourism to Malaysia’s Concurrent List for tighter federal-state coordination; Sri Lanka plans to develop Delft Island as a sustainable tourism hub.