Wildfire Disruption: France’s Cap Ferret and parts of Spain are in crisis mode as “apocalyptic” wildfires force mass evacuations, with Bordeaux Airport suspending transport links and hotels closing; travelers are urged to follow official guidance and check coverage. Tour Safety at Sea: Indonesia’s search teams found 11 European tourists and a crew member alive after a speedboat went missing off Gorontalo; the captain remains missing as rescue efforts continue. Tourism Growth Push: Myanmar is betting on a tourism rebound—aiming to nearly double foreign arrivals to 1.8 million—by easing visas and targeting China and Thailand. Destination & Service Moves: Beond plans to expand premium European routes to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea resort airport; EZY Airlines adds October 2026 flights linking Chiang Mai with Mae Hong Son and Pai. Overtourism Backlash: Barcelona is moving to raise cruise visitor taxes to curb short-stay crowds. Sustainable Tourism: Laos signs a biodiversity tourism partnership to protect forests while promoting nature-positive travel.