Medical Tourism Boom in South Korea: Foreign visitors spent a record 251.1 billion won on medical services in May, with dermatology clinics the biggest draw, as demand for Korean pharma and beauty care keeps rising. Aviation Disruption in Kyrgyzstan: Passengers at Osh Airport complained about multi-hour TezJet delays to Bishkek, citing lack of meals and water; the airport said engine issues affected flights. Saudi Tourism Diplomacy: Saudi Arabia signed a joint action programme with France to boost tourism cooperation and also met Indonesia to expand visitor flows, including faith-and-culture travel. Oman Festival Push: Oman’s Al Jabal Al Akhdar summer festival is set for July 15–end of August, aiming to lift regional tourism. New Direct Route: Turkish Airlines and Al Ghazal Travel plan direct flights between Al-Ahsa and Türkiye’s Rize–Artvin airport. Clean Tourism in Indonesia: Indonesia’s tourism ministry is intensifying its Clean Tourism Movement, focusing on waste, plastics reduction, and visitor behavior. U.S. Birth-Tourism Crackdown: The State Department revoked hundreds of visas tied to “birth tourism” networks, tightening entry rules for would-be U.S. parents. Tourism Under Pressure in Cambodia: A report says Cambodia’s tourism growth is stalling, with the Angkor-heavy model still dominating while needed provincial investment lags. Fiji Compliance Tech: Fiji hotels get a new FRCS VMS compliance platform to reduce reporting friction ahead of deadlines. Nature Recovery in Palau: Researchers report rapid land-and-sea rebound on Ulong Island after rat removal, showing ecosystem recovery can happen within a year. India Summer Rush: Shimla and Himachal saw heavy long-weekend visitor inflows as cooler weather and smoother traffic drew families. Rome Pass Reality Check: A hands-on test finds Rome’s multi-day passes can be worth it, but value depends on queues, activation friction, and actual transport coverage.