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Tourism Safety & Heritage: Penang’s tourism body is urging the state to roll out a full safety plan for UNESCO-listed George Town, including inspections and incentives for owners of pre-war buildings after a beam collapse injured two Sri Lankan tourists. Tourism Growth & Numbers: Penang also reported 967,742 international hotel guests in Q1 2026, ranking third in Malaysia, while WTTC said global travel and tourism investment topped $1 trillion in 2025 for the first time since 2019. Overtourism Pressure: Bibury in the Cotswolds saw parking fines jump 2,000% to £45,000-a-year as locals complain the village is overrun by visitors. Climate & Disruption: Budapest dimmed major landmarks during a heatwave to save energy as drought hit the Danube-linked nuclear cooling system; Danube shipping is also suffering from record low water levels. Payments & Travel Convenience: UnionPay International and Pesapal expanded card acceptance across Tanzania and Rwanda, adding thousands of tourism and retail merchant locations. Accessibility & Airports: Changi and SATS began deploying autonomous wheelchairs to help passengers with reduced mobility move through terminals more independently. Sustainable Tourism: Exmoor launched “Pay with Exmoor Care,” rewarding eco-friendly actions with discounts at park centres. Family Travel: Riyadh Air partnered with Disney for children’s amenity kits and onboard Disney+ entertainment. Airline Updates: LATAM unveiled the cabin for its new Embraer E195-E2 fleet, adding Premium Economy options, satellite connectivity and enhanced entertainment.

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