Airport Upgrades: Red Sea Global has finished modernising AlWajh International Airport in Saudi Arabia, bringing back flights from Riyadh and Jeddah and boosting capacity to 500,000 passengers a year. Tourism Policy & Housing Pressure: A University of the Aegean study warns Greek islands like Santorini and Mykonos are straining under record visitor numbers, with housing shortages and infrastructure gaps tied to holiday-home growth. Regulation Crackdown: Ibiza authorities hit an illegal holiday let owner with a €793,443 fine for renting without the required licence, citing harm to local housing and unfair competition. Travel Demand Outlook: France’s summer bookings are weakening, with new bookings down sharply as Red Sea unrest dampens outbound travel. Industry Growth: The UK exhibitions sector hit its highest level since 2015, with 2025 events worth £68.7bn to the economy. Air Connectivity: Air Canada launches Budapest–Toronto direct service, with officials pointing to rising passenger demand and the need for better rail links. Destination Numbers: Dubrovnik logged over 1m overnight stays in the first five months of 2026, up 2% year-on-year. Medical Tourism Caution: A report highlights how cosmetic surgery abroad can backfire, with risks and potential extra costs when patients return home. Experience Travel: Indian travellers are shifting from “where to go” to “what to do,” with festivals and event-led trips driving outbound demand.