Tourism Deals & Consumer Rights: The Philippines’ DOT launched “Discover More to Love,” with 3,000+ discounted local travel offers—hotels, tours, flights and bundles—while Spain’s consumer ministry rolled out a “This summer, travel with rights” guide on what passengers can claim when flights or stays fail. Digital Payments: Thailand is expanding cross-border QR payments under “Pay Like a Local,” letting visitors pay via familiar apps at tourism businesses, with more markets planned. Air Connectivity: easyJet cuts its Manchester–Dubrovnik winter service, returning only from February; Eurowings starts a new Glasgow–Hanover link; and Air Europa restores Madrid–Johannesburg direct flights after a six-year gap. Tourism Policy & Markets: Tourism Malaysia shifts promotion toward more stable regions as West Asia conflict weighs on arrivals. Safety & Compliance: Philippines authorities arrested 10 foreign nationals in Siargao for immigration violations, and Oman has waived the negative HIV certificate requirement for Filipino tourists. Destination Development: Saudi Arabia unveiled its AI Tourism Vision, while PNG launched a major Port Moresby airport redevelopment to boost long-term connectivity.