Political Pressure on Tourism: Pakistan’s Apni Party leader Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari called for power-bill amnesty and urged reopening closed tourist destinations, tying the push to broader youth and jobs concerns. Ongoing Overtourism Backlash: Greece’s Santorini and Mykonos are flagged as too crowded, with travelers urged to seek quieter islands like Lipsi for a calmer Mediterranean break. Destination Marketing Plans: Thailand’s Tourism Authority rolled out its 2027 plan aiming for 5% revenue growth, spotlighting high-value “meaningful travel,” emerging destinations, and community-led tourism. Air Connectivity Boost: EgyptAir launched direct flights from Cairo to Zanzibar, starting with two weekly services to expand African tourism links. Safety and Trust Tests: Jeju authorities responded after “Jeju horror stories” spread from a missing-person case, with early signs of visitor cancellations; in California, hikers rescued after relying on Gemini for Mount Shasta planning were warned AI shouldn’t replace local trail checks. Tourism Economy & Policy: Uganda announced three days of free entry to national parks to spur domestic travel ahead of World Tourism Day; Zimbabwe’s Sanganai/Hlanganani tourism expo gets a presidential opening next week, with Air Zimbabwe flights bringing international buyers to site visits. Community Tourism Moves: Mexico’s Mérida unveiled Dzibilchaltún’s first community tourist stop to route benefits to local artisans and preserve Maya identity. Tourist Safety Incidents: A zipline operator died after a fall at Ranipuram in India; a family in West Bengal says hotel staff assaulted them over a parking dispute.