Tourism Numbers: Sri Lanka logged 1.104 million tourist arrivals from Jan 1 to June 21, with India leading in June (31,158), followed by the UK and China. Domestic Demand: Malaysia’s domestic tourism expenditure jumped 15.8% year-on-year to RM34bn in Q1 2026, as 74.7m domestic visitors traveled more during festive periods. Gulf Receipts: Bahrain pulled in $5.4bn in tourism receipts in 2025 (+7%), with overnight visitors rising to 7.3m. Travel Disruption & Safety: France’s record heat forced early closures of major Paris sights like the Eiffel Tower and Louvre, while Britons heading to Greece were warned of longer-than-usual flight delays. Policy & Partnerships: AirAsia MOVE teamed with Thailand’s tourism authority to push digital platform-driven travel growth, and Emirates expanded pre-check-in options plus biometrics for smoother airport processing. Community & Culture: Davao City floated a community-based tourism framework to protect heritage, and Aruba marked Dera Gay on June 24 with food, music and dance. Security & Ethics: Sri Lanka’s tourist police arrested two Tajik nationals over a counterfeit dollar scam, and Malta faced fresh criticism after officials were filmed ordering beachgoers off a public area at Comino’s Blue Lagoon. Niche Trends: Wudang Mountain in China is drawing fast-growing foreign interest in martial arts and Taoist culture.