Tourism Policy & Taxes: Centre Wellington’s 5% municipal accommodation tax is delayed to Jan. 1, after a Sept. 1 launch was planned, with collection and system changes cited. Transport & Access: Nepal’s Himalaya Airlines resumes direct Kathmandu–Shanghai flights (two weekly each way), reopening a key air corridor. Luxury Push: Albania’s PM Edi Rama argues for “conditions for luxury tourism,” pointing to major resort investments and new/expanded airports. Safety & Enforcement: Singapore introduces tougher public-transport penalties, with fines up to S$5,000 for disruptive behavior. Wildlife Protection: Oman moves against tourists over viral sea-turtle riding during nesting. Tourism Growth & Markets: Sarajevo Canton reports record 2025 tourism (854,957 arrivals; 1.97m overnights). Medical Tourism: Colombia sees medical-tourism entries up 17.6% in 2026 (21,034 nonresidents Jan–Aug). Industry & Tech: WEF and Saudi Arabia launch “Beyond Tourism Impact Stars,” spotlighting six private initiatives linking tourism growth with community and sustainability. Local Travel Business: Airbnb urges clear national short-term rental guidelines ahead of Budget 2027, plus support for home-sharing and secondary-city tourism.