Oman–Jordan Investment: Oman Investment Authority and Jordan’s Social Security Investment Fund launched a $100m joint investment company, targeting sectors like tourism, logistics, energy and agriculture. Festival Push in Malaysia: Tourism Malaysia is backing Citrawarna 2026 with hotel promotions across the Klang Valley and beyond, plus state-inspired food initiatives for visitors booking mid-July to mid-August. Halal Travel Link-Up: Vietjet unveiled “Vietnam Halal Connect” to coordinate airlines, airports, tourism businesses and halal bodies, aiming to expand halal meals and digital services for Muslim travellers. Tourism Skills Pipeline: TUI Care Foundation launched TUI Academy Hanoi, a two-year hospitality training pathway for disadvantaged youth to plug labour gaps in Vietnam’s tourism sector. Road Access After Storms: In the Philippines, authorities reopened one lane of the highway to Glan after landslide debris clearance, with traffic control in place. Wildfire Tragedy in Spain: A fast-moving wildfire in Spain’s Los Gallardos area killed 11 people and left 19 missing, with many believed to be tourists. China Visa Update: China published a list of 50 countries eligible for unilateral visa-free entry for up to 30 days. Saudi Package Visa: Saudi Arabia rolled out a digital “Package Visa” combining flights, hotels and tourist e-visa processing via approved providers. Tourism Safety & Wildlife: Karnataka issued an advisory after sloth bear sightings near Nandi Hills, urging calm and safe distance. Tourism Growth Watch: Greece is outpacing Europe in early 2026 tourism gains, with international arrivals up sharply year-on-year.