Hurricane readiness: A new guide urges hotels to prep well ahead of storms, starting with roof checks and maintenance to keep properties open for displaced residents and responders. Border tech & security: South Africa’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation rejected 6,126 fraudulent applications, aiming to modernise entry screening while keeping travel smoother for legitimate visitors. Tourism infrastructure upgrades: Jordan’s Ministry of Public Works finished maintenance on the Al-Maghtas Road, improving access to the UNESCO-listed Baptism Site with resurfacing and added safety markings. Safety at sea: A fire forced evacuation of 115 passengers and crew from a children’s tour boat off Turkey’s Fethiye; 11 were treated for smoke inhalation. Travel risk & scams: Cyprus police investigated a €2,200 booking scam after a traveller was tricked into cancelling and rebooking via a link. Tourism growth, but pressure too: Curaçao’s carrying-capacity study flags rising strain on housing, roads and the workforce as tourism expands faster than local labour supply. Local tourism jobs: Lesotho launched a three-year joint reform roadmap for tourism and hospitality to tackle skills gaps, weak market visibility and infrastructure issues. Air connectivity: Etihad launched daily Abu Dhabi–Tashkent flights, betting on Uzbekistan’s tourism and aviation growth. Tourism demand signals: Paphos airport reported a 7% July passenger traffic rise, suggesting recovery despite a tough start to 2026.