Tourism Policy Overhaul: Fiji’s Parliament passed the Tourism Bill 2026, creating a National Tourism Council, national standards, and a Tourism Fund aimed at infrastructure, training, and community-based operators. Cruise Growth: Puerto Rico inaugurated the Pan American Pier 2 in San Juan after a $40m investment, targeting an extra 200,000 cruise visitors and $41m in cruise-linked economic activity for 2026-27. Responsible Tourism Tensions: Mallorca’s tourism minister criticized a German airport banner (“What happens in Mallorca stays in Mallorca”), saying it trivializes responsible-tourism efforts. Travel Payments Upgrade: Tencent says PayPal users can pay in China via WeChat Pay QR codes, a move meant to make travel easier for foreign visitors. Safety & Crime Watch: Greece arrested a Chilean burglary ring after a €1.5m luxury watch theft in Athens; in Hawaii, a tourist accused of throwing a rock at an endangered monk seal pleaded not guilty. Eid Holiday Demand: Kurdistan Region saw heavy Eid al-Adha crowds, with Erbil reporting 70,000+ visitors in recent days. Tourism Boosts & Ideas: Sacramento leaders are exploring museum expansion to drive year-round tourism; Oklahoma City expects a major sports tourism surge from the Women’s College World Series and Thunder playoffs. Travel Disruption Risk: Laos detained hostel staff over suspected methanol poisoning deaths of six foreign tourists.