Policy Pressure on Tourism Taxes: Guernsey’s hotel and tourism operators are urging a change to GST plans, warning a 3% tax could force some businesses to close unless hotel rooms can be zero-rated or profits are taxed instead. Medical Travel Push: Korea is doubling down on medical tourism as a growth engine, citing 2.01 million foreign patients in 2025 and major economic spillovers tied to healthcare plus cosmetics and wellness. Destination Marketing Deals: Hong Kong Tourism Board renews a Malaysia comms mandate for two more years, aiming to keep boosting Malaysian arrivals with targeted campaigns. Overtourism Fees in Japan: Japan triples its departure tax to 3,000 yen and raises visa fees to curb congestion, while exempting short transits and very young travelers. Sustainable Tourism Lessons: Albania’s ambassador visits Dubrovnik to study its resident-first, smart-managed approach to visitor flows. New Travel Access in Korea: Korea’s bus booking system will accept foreign-issued cards from August, easing a long-running barrier for international travelers. Safety and Enforcement: The U.S. DOJ orders tougher nationwide action against “birth tourism” schemes after a Supreme Court ruling, directing prosecutors to prioritize fraud-related cases. Big Infrastructure Spotlight: Dubai previews the first phase of Al Maktoum International Airport, targeting 260 million passengers a year by 2032.