Tourism Policy Push (India): Karnataka is drafting a Coastal–Malnad Tourism Policy 2026, with cruise and beach tourism plus adventure circuits, and plans to court more international cruise liners via ports like Mangaluru. Travel Safety (Pakistan): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa launched a monsoon safety campaign for domestic and international tourists, deploying teams across Swat, Kalam, Chitral and other hotspots with guidance on flash-flood and landslide risks. Sustainability Reminder (Qatar): Qatar’s environment ministry marked International Plastic Bag Free Day, urging beach and Rawdat visitors to cut plastic use and dispose of bags properly to protect wildlife and fragile ecosystems. Nature Under Pressure (Australia): New reporting highlights how Great Barrier Reef seagrass meadows—often overlooked by visitors—are facing rising climate strain despite their role in sheltering marine life and supporting fisheries. Wildfire Disruption (Spain): A fast-growing wildfire near Costa Brava has led to evacuations and lockdowns for multiple towns, threatening a major tourist coastline. Visitor How-To (Bali): Bali’s foreign tourist levy for 2026 is now payable online via the Love Bali portal, with a QR voucher required for arrival. Events & Culture (Hong Kong): Hong Kong Tourism Board backs the Lions International Convention 2026, bringing about 17,000 delegates and reinforcing the city’s MICE pull. World Cup Travel Mood (England): England fans are turning Oasis’s “Wonderwall” into a matchday singalong tradition during the 2026 World Cup run.