World Cup Security & Tourism Boost: The U.S. says it’s working with Canada and Mexico to deliver a “seamless and secure” FIFA World Cup 2026, with 48 teams and major cross-border cooperation expected to bring economic and social benefits. Local Tourism Branding: Arizona’s Oro Valley launched exploreorovalley.com, a new destination website, while the town council approved a leisure travel plan but carved out several “big ideas” like a performing arts venue. Destination Marketing Spend: Oro Valley budgeted $555,300 for tourism and economic development, including $175,000 paid to vendor Tempest for the new platform. Greece Visitor Safety: Navagio (Shipwreck) Beach on Zakynthos will close to tourists until October due to falling-rock risk and heavy summer crowds. Cuba Tourism Slump: Reuters reports foreign tourist numbers in Cuba have thinned sharply, with major hotel chains cutting back amid shortages and sanctions fears. Sustainable Hospitality: Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi Centre touts its Green Globe certification and coffee-waste-to-bioenergy initiative. Mass Tourism Backlash: Albania’s “Flamingo Revolution” protests a luxury tourism project tied to Jared Kushner, with activists warning about damage to protected wildlife habitats. Travel Tech & Hotels: SONIFI showcased guest-technology managed services aimed at boosting hotel operations and guest satisfaction. UK Tourism Levy Debate: A proposed “tourist tax” in parts of England faces pushback from local businesses worried it won’t deliver real benefits. Goa Conservation: Goa plans to notify additional turtle nesting sites and expand conservation and eco-tourism regulation. Japan Travel Business Move: Asics will spin off Onitsuka Tiger to speed decisions and strengthen competitiveness.