Tourism Inclusion Push in Qatar: Visit Qatar backed Purple Saturday 2026, spotlighting disability access with complimentary entry at the Qatar Toy Festival, purple landmark lighting, and partner discounts. Star Ferry Survival Plan (Hong Kong): The iconic ferry seeks about a 30% fare rise to cover rising costs as ridership stays below 2018 levels, with officials weighing whether the model is sustainable. India–Maldives Connectivity Talks: India and the Maldives discussed stronger tourism cooperation and air links, with Indian arrivals continuing to grow. Mallorca Overtourism Protests Turn Violent: Tens of thousands marched under “Less Tourism, More Life,” demanding visitor caps; police used rubber bullets and reported injuries. Edinburgh Introduces Tourist Tax: Overnight stays now face a 5% levy for up to five nights, expected to fund city services. Safety Alerts for Travelers: Authorities warned about scams targeting holidaymakers, and reported shark-bite and multiple monsoon flash-flood incidents in India; Greece also saw rising purple jellyfish sightings. Tourism Growth & Policy Moves: Nepal logged 1.209M visitors in FY 2025/26 (+4.8%); Aqaba accelerated public beach development after UNESCO recognition; Indonesia eyes wellness tourism to boost competitiveness.