Philippines Tourism Safety: The Senate passed “Sandy’s Act,” the Child Tourist Safety Act, pushing stronger emergency response and medical access in tourism zones after a 2023 jellyfish death in Palawan. Travel Advisories: The U.S. issued a new Level 2 warning for Cambodia, flagging crime, unrest and unexploded ordnance, with extra caution near the Cambodian-Thai border and in Phnom Penh. Tourism Data Transparency: The Philippines’ DOT launched a public dashboard tracking arrivals, outbound travel, tourism’s economic contribution and jobs—plus downloadable datasets for researchers. International Visitor Levy (New Zealand): Tauranga and Western Bay could receive about $1m from a proposed international visitor levy revenue share, while Kaikōura is set to get $835,000 for tourism infrastructure. Middle East Travel Promotion: Sharjah unveiled a redesigned “Visit Sharjah” pavilion at Arabian Travel Market, leaning on immersive 360-degree digital storytelling. Airline Alliance Spotlight: Fiji Airways hosted the first-ever oneworld Management Board meeting in Fiji, underscoring its role connecting the South Pacific globally. Travel Risk & Costs (U.S.): California’s high-speed rail authority faced scrutiny over consultant travel spending, including trips to questionable locations and unapproved reimbursements. Tourism Through Film (Greece): Greece plans to turn “The Odyssey” buzz into a longer-running Peloponnese route linking filming sites with archaeology, food and culture. Luxury & Hospitality: Capella Hanoi debuted on The World’s 100 Best Hotels 2026 list, while Athens restaurant Thes placed 4th worldwide in Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best 2026.