Tourism Trade & Air Connectivity: Singapore Airlines will relaunch Madrid service on Oct 26, 2026 after a 22-year gap, adding five weekly flights via Barcelona and widening its European network. New Routes: Air Transat is launching a new nonstop Montreal–Agadir flight on June 12, boosting direct access for Canadian travellers. Hotel Performance: Barceló Hotel Group posted record 2025 results, with revenue above $9.08bn and net profit up 4%, citing strong global demand. Destination Marketing Tech: Carvertise and Azira say they can measure real-world visitation from rideshare ads, using verified visits and estimated economic impact for destination campaigns. Anti-Mass Tourism Backlash: A study ranks Portugal among the most “tourism resistant” countries, while Spain, Italy and France top anti-tourism sentiment—at a time when arrivals keep rising. Overtourism Pressure: A viral Ladakh traffic-jam clip has reignited calls for limits on vehicle numbers on fragile routes. Local Community Tourism: Terengganu’s Kampung Masjid Tok Ku plans a resident-run river tour boat, with bookings already nearly full into July. Safety & Disruption: Two people died in a Mallorca apartment fire in Magaluf; authorities are investigating the cause. Wildlife Conservation Link: Saudi Arabia launched “Wildlife Destinations,” offering managed nature experiences across deserts, mountains, coasts and marine habitats tied to conservation and Vision 2030.