Aviation & Rail: Air New Zealand warned fuel-driven losses are hitting hard as it tries to restart growth after engine issues, while Etihad Rail rolled out discounted fares for children and seniors and said passenger services are set to launch on 30 June. Infrastructure & Connectivity: Assam is pushing expressways and high-speed corridors to cut travel times across the Northeast, and Nepal’s Kathmandu–Pokhara “expressway” plan is drawing skepticism over feasibility amid long delays. Tourism Operations: Gulmarg Gondola in Kashmir is set to reopen after a month-long shutdown following a technical fault that stranded 300+ tourists. Events & Ground Transport: Skyway Charter Buses is scaling up group transport for DFW summer concerts and weddings to beat parking chaos. Policy & Regulation: The UK’s Gatwick expansion climate challenge was dismissed by the High Court, and Collier County voters will decide in November on a one-cent tourist tax hike. Safety & Consumer Rules: EU aviation safety regulators urged airlines to keep avoiding Iran/Iraq/Lebanon airspace, and Costa Rica is cracking down on travelers trying to take beach shells home. Hospitality Tech: SDLC Corp launched an Odoo hotel management system aimed at streamlining bookings, housekeeping, and billing.