Mount Fuji Safety Crackdown: Japan’s Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures will tighten rules for off-season climbs, including advance climbing plans and new helicopter-rescue charges for poorly prepared hikers. Caribbean Tourism & Aviation: St Vincent and the Grenadines is being urged to use its airport as a tourism engine, with stronger coordination between airports, government and tourism bodies to tap new markets. Digital Agriculture for Tourism: St Vincent and the Grenadines signed a data-sharing deal to connect local farmers with restaurants and international buyers via a traceable digital marketplace. Trail Upgrades for Visitors: New Zealand’s Pou Herenga Tai cycle trail is getting accessibility and infrastructure improvements, with funding aimed at safer walking and cycling plus new cultural experiences. Heritage Tourism in Vigan: Vigan City in the Philippines held a heritage and arts exhibit featuring local crafts and a heritage painting competition at Balay Bigueño on Calle Crisologo. Trade Shows & Deals: International & French Travel Market wrapped up in Paris, while Jamaica’s JAPEX 2026 reported 423 delegates and 1,394 meetings to drive bookings. Tourism Growth Forecast Cools: UN Tourism cut its 2026 global arrivals growth forecast to 1–2% as conflict and higher travel costs weigh on demand. Fiji HIV Emergency Reassurance: Fiji’s tourism minister said the HIV emergency should not deter visitors, stressing tourism’s economic importance and expanding testing and prevention measures.