Tourism Pulse: Anchorage is riding a record-breaking summer, with Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport hitting its busiest day ever (14,500+ passengers through security on Aug. 1) and Visit Anchorage citing tourism’s growing local impact. Volcano Watch: In the Philippines, Mayon’s alert level was lowered from 3 to 2 after a sustained decline in unrest, allowing displaced families to return home. Aviation Reliability: Vanuatu’s Santo still isn’t getting dependable domestic connectivity, with ESTA saying disruptions and cargo limits persist despite claims the crisis is “over.” Travel Safety & Health: Mexico is testing food and water at hotels in Quintana Roo after UK-linked cyclosporiasis cases; in London’s Covent Garden, a woman was arrested after four men were stabbed in what police described as an isolated, mental-health related incident. Policy & Infrastructure: Russia’s road-safety law changes now let regions decide which buses can use allocated lanes to improve tourist transport predictability. Cultural Tourism: Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Museum drew a record 945,000 foreign visitors in fiscal 2025, underscoring renewed global interest amid nuclear-era tensions. Destination Development: Hangzhou approved plans to expand West Lake’s protected area and add more public spaces, aiming to boost heritage access and “digital tourism.”