Aviation & Connectivity: Air Arabia Alliance cleared to start operations from Dammam after GACA issued an air operator certificate, aiming to boost Eastern Province links and tourism under Saudi Vision 2030. Route Restarts: AirAsia will resume Kota Kinabalu–Bintulu (Nov 1) and Kota Kinabalu–Sibu (Nov 2) direct flights, adding weekly services for work, education and tourism in Sabah and Sarawak. Airline Partnerships: EgyptAir expands Cairo–Barcelona to seven weekly flights and highlights its FC Barcelona tie-up, while Emirates racks up 11 ATM 2026 partnership deals to drive destination marketing and passenger experiences. Travel Rules: Thailand cuts visa-free stays for many nationalities, including UAE travellers, to 30 days from 60, citing abuse and crime concerns. Cruise Disruption: Princess’ Royal Princess cancels multiple Alaska port calls after a propulsion issue, while a separate Celebrity Equinox review spotlights how deal-hunting is shaping cruise demand. Tourism Policy & Pricing: Nigeria’s tourism stakeholders push for a year-round strategy to reach a $100bn tourism/creative economy goal beyond the December rush, and Bohol’s governor urges fair pricing and better service so tourism benefits local livelihoods. Sustainable Tourism Tech: Kenya’s Maasai Mara is trialling electric ranger motorcycles to cut noise and help deter poachers, and Tanzania Airports launches a mobile app to streamline passenger info and services. Industry Moves: Harbour Air will acquire Pacific Coastal Airlines to form a new regional airline group in British Columbia, keeping both brands while expanding destination reach.