Autonomous Transport: Pony.ai and Qatar’s Mowasalat unveiled Doha’s first fully driverless Robotaxi program, moving from public road testing to commercial operations via the Karwa app and expanding coverage to Old Town, CBD, landmarks and airport shuttles. Aviation & Connectivity: African aviation leaders urged faster SAATM rollout at the Aviation Africa Summit in Nairobi to cut barriers, harmonize safety rules and boost trade, tourism and investment. Tourism Policy & Taxes: UK travel group Abta pushed for Air Passenger Duty reform in Budget requests, while York and North Yorkshire debated a £1-a-night visitor levy and how funds should be reinvested locally. Safety & Disruption: A ferry fire in the Philippines (MV June Aster) killed at least five and left 86–87 missing as strong currents and poor weather hampered rescue. Regional Growth Plans: South Korea will spend 93.5 billion won to turn five regional airports into tourism gateways, aiming to lift foreign arrivals via regional hubs. Market Pushes: Egypt targets one million Chinese tourists annually, backed by direct-flight links, tailored programs and Chinese-language support. Hotel Expansion: Marriott signed with CP Group to add three hotels in New Zealand, debuting Marriott Hotels in Rotorua plus Autograph Collection in Auckland and Wellington. Tourism Momentum: Zimbabwe reported 6.4 million tourist arrivals in H1 2026 and higher investment, as it opened Sanganai/Hlanganani/Dzimbahwe expo in Masvingo.