Iran War Impact on Travel: Southeast Asia’s tourism lifelines are under pressure as Iran-war-driven fuel costs and ceasefire uncertainty push up jet fuel, trigger flight cancellations, and thin crowds—raising fears for peak summer demand in places like Thailand and Vietnam. Philippines–Vietnam Connectivity Push: The Philippines and Vietnam signed a 2026–2029 tourism cooperation pact aimed at boosting direct flights and tourism flows, alongside defense and digital transformation agreements. Road Safety Spotlight: A tourist bus crash in western Türkiye killed 8 and injured 33 after hitting a guardrail and catching fire; authorities are still probing the cause. Kashmir Visitor Safety: Gulmarg’s gondola resumed after a technical snag left about 320 tourists stranded mid-air; officials say safety comes first while a gearbox replacement and investigation are underway. Tourism Growth Watch: Dubrovnik reported 850,159 overnight stays from Jan 1–May 22, up 1%, with the UK leading source markets. Policy & Regulation: Flanders tightened Airbnb-style rental rules, requiring registered listings and giving councils faster shutdown powers for noncompliant properties. Travel Disruption & Pricing: Thai Lion Air cut operations on 15+ routes over soaring fuel costs, including suspending the Phuket–Singapore route for part of the summer. Local Tourism Deals: Echuca-Moama launched “Retirees on the River” to extend shoulder-season stays in September. Visitor Experience Updates: Taiwan’s Yehliu Night Tours run June 28–July 12 with discounted tickets on sale June 1.