Tragedy in Vietnam: Vietnamese police arrested the speedboat captain after a capsizing off Phu Quoc killed 15 Indian tourists; the Indian Embassy says survivors are returning home and the victims’ remains are being moved to Ho Chi Minh City for repatriation. Repatriation logistics: Andhra Pradesh says all Telugu tourists stranded after the crash have reached Hanoi and will fly to Hyderabad, as officials coordinate round-the-clock consular support. Aviation safety & infrastructure: MaineDOT has activated a new AWOS III weather system at Bethel Regional Airport to improve safety and emergency response. Urban mobility boost: Porto introduced free public transport for residents across the metro area, rolling out via the Cartão Porto card. Electric boats for tourism-linked transit: Maharashtra signed a deal for a ₹150-crore electric boat manufacturing hub for Mumbai Water Metro, targeting commercial passenger operations by Dec 2026. Air connectivity: Frontier launched a daily flight between Punta Cana and Puerto Rico’s San Juan, strengthening Caribbean tourism links. Tourism business growth: Naveen Kundu bought a majority stake in VOYAGE 1 and plans to expand its destination management platform into new markets. Tourism policy & inclusion: Hawaii passed new laws requiring lodging industry training to spot human trafficking and expand domestic-violence protections.