Maritime Safety Crisis: A speedboat capsized off Vietnam’s Phu Quoc, killing at least 15 Indian tourists; 21 survived and rescue was hampered by rough seas and passengers trapped inside. Disaster Disruption: Typhoon Inday left 35 tourists stranded in Batanes, with flight cancellations forcing longer stays as sea travel and cliffside road travel were suspended. Aviation Policy: Nepal released draft bills to split its civil aviation authority into separate aviation regulation and airport/air navigation operations bodies, seeking public feedback. Tourism Infrastructure: Kenya Railways says the Nairobi–Nyahururu safari train will keep running on its regular schedule after the 46-year line reopened. Overtourism Debate: Switzerland’s youth hostel chief says local authorities must name the problem and even “stop” unchecked visitor growth to ease congestion. Destination Trade: Bangladesh Travel Mart 2026 will bring 20+ countries and 15,000 visitors to Dhaka to position Bangladesh as a South Asia travel hub. Hotel & Resort Moves (Aruba): Mandara Spa at Aruba Marriott reopened after a major wellness overhaul, while Hilton Aruba’s The Westerly launched a more intimate hospitality concept. Travel Risk Watch: Wildfires in southern Spain killed at least 12 (including suspected British victims) as authorities warn tourists to shelter in place.