Visa & Entry Rules: Thailand ends its 60-day visa exemption today, replacing it with 30-day and 15-day schemes and tightening land-border limits, with only a small set of passports eligible for Visa on Arrival. Cruise & Ports: San Diego kicks off its biggest cruise season in 15 years, with 183 calls and more home-port departures expected to boost hotels, dining and shopping. Tourism Policy & Taxes: England’s “unlimited” overnight visitor levy plans are moving forward, with GB News mapping which regions could charge and what rates may look like. Regional Cooperation: The Philippines’ Senate approved measures to strengthen ASEAN cooperation on extradition and tourist safety. Middle East Travel: Bahrain pushes GCC tourism tie-ups at Arabian Travel Market, while Dubai says easing foreign travel advisories are boosting confidence. South Asia Focus: Kerala launches Gulf-targeted initiatives in Bahrain, including roadshows and info kiosks, aiming to grow Arab arrivals. Tech-Driven Travel: Busan will let foreign visitors pay for buses via QR mobile payments starting Sept. 21, no transit card needed. Tourism Growth & Spending: North Carolina set a new tourism spending record in 2025 at $37.2B. Airline/Health: Fiji Airways says Fiji’s HIV crisis declaration hasn’t dent demand, citing over one million visitor arrivals in a 12-month period. Travel Safety & Disruption: Wildfires force evacuations on Croatia’s Brac, with reports of chaotic resort handling. Tourism Products: Alike rolls out build-your-own Sydney and Melbourne tourist passes, letting travelers pick from curated attraction lists.