Philippines–Tourism Partnerships: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Canadian PM Mark Carney signed tourism and cultural cooperation deals in Vancouver, aiming to deepen Manila–Ottawa ties. Philippines–Brand Ambassadors: P-pop group BINI is set to become the Philippines’ tourism ambassadors, with DOT saying the long-term partnership will showcase provinces and towns. Competition Policy Hits Travel Costs: The Philippine Competition Commission fined Boracay scuba operators P2.17 million for price-fixing, ordering them to stop minimum pricing that harmed local tourism. Japan–Tourism Boost: Ishikawa’s Noto Satoyama Airport will run as the world’s first Pokémon-themed airport (through Sept 2029) to support Noto Peninsula recovery after the 2024 earthquake. Europe–Overtourism Management: Salzburg is testing a summer driving ban in its Old Town, limiting cars to 1,000 per day in July and August. Croatia–Visitor Management: Dubrovnik’s city walls saw a strong June, with visitor numbers up 3% year-on-year as cruise crowds were better managed. Sustainability & Health: Spain’s Marina Alta expanded summer healthcare access, while Cyprus reported licensing progress but said many accommodation units still lack full permits. Travel Tech & Spending: China’s upgraded departure tax refund policy (2.0) is streamlining refunds for overseas shoppers.