Tourism Growth & Policy: Oman says international tourism is holding up in 2026, with India emerging as a key source market as the country pushes longer stays and new attractions. Regulation & Readiness: Saudi Arabia updated Hajj accommodation rules for 1448 AH, tightening licensing, classification, inspections and safety standards for facilities in Makkah and Madinah. Destination Marketing Partnerships: WTTC welcomed Egypt’s Tourism Authority as a Destination Partner, aiming to boost sustainable growth and global promotion of Egypt’s heritage and Red Sea offerings. Local Tourism Funding: Shelby County (Kentucky) says overnight visitors generated nearly $500,000 via a transient room tax for parks and community upgrades. Hotel & Cruise Moves: Royal Caribbean is refunding or rerouting some 2027 West Coast cruises after Asia-Pacific expansion changes ship deployments. Travel Disruption: Delta reported more than 19,000 cancellations in the first half of 2026, nearly double last year, as weather disruptions mount. Earthquake Impacts: A 7.7 quake near Indonesia’s Flores Island killed at least 40 and damaged areas including Labuan Bajo, a major tourism gateway. Tourism Taxes Debate: Cornwall’s PM backed an overnight visitor levy as a potential “game changer,” amid concerns about second homes and holiday lets. Tourism Tech: Davao City launched a digital tourist passport to help promotions and collect visitor movement data. Tourism Safety & Etiquette: Yellowstone warned after a tourist flew a drone near Old Faithful during an eruption, and American Airlines faced fresh backlash over headphone-related enforcement. Industry Demand Signals: A U.S. survey found dining out is the top summer travel activity for 98% of domestic travelers planning trips.