Tourism Funding & Marketing: New Zealand is backing six regional tourism initiatives with $5m to pull in more international visitors in spring 2026 and early summer 2027, including campaigns targeting China, the US/Canada and Australian travellers. Destination Infrastructure: Saudi’s Red Sea Global and ACWA Power have started commercial operations for renewable-powered utilities at The Red Sea, supporting hotels, airport and EV fleets under a 25-year concession. Resilience & Risk: Pakistan’s Kondal Lake in Nepal’s Kumrat Valley has its GLOF early-warning system restored after theft left it inactive, as climate change raises flood risk. Cruise Experience Changes: Royal Caribbean is reshuffling Oasis of the Seas, adding a larger non-smoking casino while Blaze nightclub closes permanently and lounges are affected during construction. Tourism Demand Signals: South Korea’s tourist complaints hit a record high in seven months, with overcharging and accommodation issues topping gripes. Heritage & Culture: Zimbabwe’s Sanganai/Hlanganani/Dzimbahwe expo returns in Masvingo Sept 9-12 to market heritage, wildlife, adventure, gastronomy and MICE. Awards & Family Travel: Maldives’ Kandooma Maldives won Best Family Resort and Sustainability Excellence at the LUXlife Hospitality Awards. Regional Push: Indonesia’s tourism ministry logged Rp12.8b in potential Pune transactions via a business mission to boost Indian arrivals.