Severe Weather Disruptions: Heavy rain and a Flood Watch are causing dangerous driving conditions across New Jersey, with firefighters rescuing motorists trapped in floodwaters in places like Raritan, Glen Rock, Hawthorne and Paterson. Travel Planning Under Pressure: UK travel searches show “coolcations” rising as heatwaves push Brits away from hotter spots, while Mother’s Day travel is driving demand for both domestic short breaks and international city trips (Japan leads). Aviation & Safety Alerts: Travelers are warned about lithium-battery items after a Swiss flight diverted due to overheating from a headphone charging case; airlines also publish passport checks to avoid boarding issues. Sustainable Tourism Tech: Red Sea Global and DarkSky launched the world’s first DarkSky Resort certification, with two Red Sea resorts among the first approved. Tourism Policy & Local Impact: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s 10-year growth plan hints at a possible visitor levy, sparking debate over who should pay. Global Travel Industry: The U.S. News 2026-2027 rankings name American Airlines AAdvantage and Wyndham Rewards as top loyalty programs. Major Incident: A WestJet flight attendants strike in Canada is grounding flights and scrambling plans for hundreds of thousands of passengers.