Airport & Border Updates: Bangladesh says Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport’s 3rd terminal will get a soft opening on Dec 16, with plans to operationalize it, resume Dhaka–New York flights, expand Biman’s fleet, and sign a Japanese deal in September. Tourism Infrastructure & Safety: Philippines’ Ilocos Sur reopens Pinsal Falls after improved conditions, but requires life vests for boating and bans hiking to the upper falls. Tourism Policy & Governance: Philippines President Marcos Jr. appoints Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay as vice chair for operations of the ASEAN summit organizing council to boost preparations and the country’s tourism image. Destination Development: Goa clears a 1 lakh sqm eco-tourism site in Quepem as an Investment Promotion Area, aiming to grow high-end luxury and jobs. Travel Tech & Brand Partnerships: Morocco pushes digital tools and AI to meet 2030 tourism goals, while India’s IRCTC and Sprite launch the Sprite Tejas Express on the Lucknow–New Delhi route. Tourism Market Signals: Greece sees soaring heat-driven hat demand at the Acropolis as visitor numbers stay high; Croatia’s Župa dubrovačka reports more arrivals but slightly fewer overnight stays. Controversy & Culture: Bali jails a Swiss tourist for insulting Nyepi, while Delhi airport footage sparks online debate over “airport shopping” culture. Sustainability & Experience: TUI launches a Cambodia sustainability program for tourism SMEs, and Türkiye restores the Tlos ancient theater with solar-powered lighting for nighttime visits.