Tourist Safety & Governance (Curaçao): Curaçao’s Tourism Police (Politur) is being reviewed with the Curaçao Tourist Board after a ministerial meeting focused on keeping visitors and residents safe at key attractions. Hospitality & Openings (Japan): Hoshino Resorts opens BEB5 Mojiko in Fukuoka’s Mojiko Retro port district on July 24, with 119 waterfront rooms from ¥6,600 per person. New Travel Rules (Taiwan/Sri Lanka): Taiwan has suspended tourist visa applications for Sri Lankan nationals and tightened entry categories, adding documentation requirements. Overtourism Pushback (Europe): A new report highlights cities clamping down on short-term rentals and cruise traffic to protect housing and neighbourhoods, with Barcelona and Amsterdam among the most aggressive. Health Alerts (Spain): At least 60 guests were hospitalized in Costa del Sol after toxic gas exposure linked to a hotel pool pump failure. Destination Development (Lesotho): Afriski in Lesotho’s Maluti Mountains continues to draw winter skiers with artificial snow, positioning the country as a rare sub-Saharan ski option. Tourism Infrastructure (US): Fargo has selected EAPC Architects Engineers to convert the Fargo Civic Center site into a new convention center to boost downtown events and tourism. Cleanliness & Waste (Malaysia): Sabah is considering incentives like cash or household goods to encourage residents to collect rubbish, alongside plans for a new Semporna landfill. Tourism Boost (Mexico): Mexico’s Green Angels roadside rescue service is back on 233 federal routes through August 30, offering free help to drivers heading to tourist hotspots. Eco-Tourism (China): Gala Village in Xizang is shifting from logging to eco-tourism, diversifying incomes through scenic-area tourism and local services.