Industrial Tourism Push (China): China’s culture and tourism authorities urged aerospace, shipbuilding, auto and robotics firms to build “visitor factories,” using digital tools like VR and AI to turn production into immersive experiences. Wildlife Tourism Limits (India): A report on India’s last lions highlights how tourism access is restricted to protect core animal areas, with camera-trap work relying on trackers and scientists. Medical Tourism Boom (South Korea): Reuters reports foreign visitors are increasingly spending on skincare and procedures, with laser and injection treatments drawing more patients than traditional tourism. Cruise Momentum (Caribbean & US): Puerto Rico says its 2025-26 winter cruise season hit record passenger numbers (+43%) in Old San Juan, while Great Lakes cruising returns to Buffalo as a new waterfront terminal is planned. Tourism Growth Planning (Canada): Banff and Canmore begin talks on a coordinated stewardship council to manage surging visitation and human use across the Bow Valley. Accessibility Upgrade (US): Alabama’s Lake Guntersville area launched an accessible Photo Trail with braille signage to broaden outdoor tourism access. Air Connectivity (Thailand-Vietnam): Thailand’s tourism authority and Vietnam Airlines signed an MOU to expand routes and frequencies ahead of their 50th anniversary. Safety & Crime (Curaçao): Curaçao Parliament approved tougher penalties for violent robberies, including higher sentences when victims are tourists. Tourism Tech & Payments (Philippines): DOT and Mastercard expand support for tourism MSMEs with cashless tools and spending analytics to steer demand to underserved destinations.