Wildfires & Travel Disruption: Spain and Portugal are battling fast-moving wildfires that have forced evacuations and strained emergency services, with tourism at risk during peak summer. Tourist Safety & Emergencies: In Pakistan’s Swat, a boat capsized at Saifullah Lake, killing six tourists; police have arrested the operator and are investigating safety compliance. In India’s Maharashtra, six tourists were rescued after dense fog stranded them on Tandulwadi fort. Tourism Infrastructure Boost: India’s PM Modi inaugurated Jodhpur Airport’s new terminal (₹480 crore) and launched the modified UDAN scheme (₹28,840 crore over 10 years) to expand regional air connectivity. Monsoon Travel Pulse: Shimla is seeing steady bookings in monsoon weather, with weekend hotel occupancy up year-on-year. Overtourism Backlash: Slovakia’s UNESCO log-house village Vlkolinec is pushing back against visitor intrusions as residents say tourism has eroded privacy. Policy & Regulation: Bahrain’s tourism authority shut a tourism office over contractual violations, while India’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa launched a monsoon safety awareness drive for tourists. Destination Marketing: Penang is promoting “Discover Penang” in Indonesia’s Pekan Raya Sumatera Utara fair, highlighting culture, UNESCO George Town, and medical tourism.