Aviation & Border Policy: US business and travel groups warned that stopping international processing at Newark (and other “sanctuary city” airports) could strand thousands of travelers and disrupt cargo flows. Tourism Safety & Disruption: A tourist bus crash in western Türkiye killed eight people, including a 9-month-old, and injured 33 after the vehicle hit highway barriers and caught fire. Regional Tourism Boosts: Malaysia is rolling out Kaamatan and Gawai festival welcomes at major airports under Visit Malaysia Year 2026, while Oman signed deals for a 4-star resort in Al Hamra and a 5-star hotel in Mirbat. Travel Demand Watch: Penang reported a long-weekend surge with crowded UNESCO George Town sites, Batu Ferringhi beaches, and Penang Hill queues. Culture & Heritage: Ghana launched a 2026 Afro-Gastro Festival and a National Heritage Photography Competition to spotlight food and youth-led heritage storytelling. Tourism Growth Data: Bahrain logged 16.04 million non-Bahraini arrivals in 2025, its highest in nine years. Tourism & Society: A Japan survey found over 40% of Western and Australian visitors used beauty services, praising hygiene and Japanese techniques.