Safety & Security: Two American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens; police detained the attacker, and the site stayed open as victims were taken to hospital. Travel Advisories: The U.S. Embassy issued a worldwide alert urging Americans to stay vigilant amid broader Middle East tensions, underscoring how quickly overseas safety guidance can shift. Tourism Funding & Infrastructure: India sanctioned 117 tourism infrastructure projects worth Rs 5,756.62 crore to improve connectivity and visitor amenities, spanning heritage, pilgrimage and eco-tourism. Destination Development: Morocco is ramping up 2030 World Cup tourism capacity, planning about 60,000 more hotel beds and investing over 190 billion dirhams in transport and urban infrastructure. Regional Tourism Growth: Georgia reported strong first-half tourism performance, with Azerbaijani visitors generating $107.6m and Armenia ranking among the top sources for visits. Eco & Community Tourism: China’s Xizang region highlights rural eco-tourism gains, as Gala Village shifts from logging to scenic-area tourism and diversified local jobs. Air Connectivity: Loganair says it will be Europe’s first airline to operate an electric fleet from 2029, while Air New Zealand adds an international service to Western Sydney Airport. Events & Experiences: Gujarat’s SGEMA will host EVOLVE 2.0 to position the state for weddings, live events and experiential tourism.