UNESCO & Heritage: China’s Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, spotlighting the 10th–19th century “porcelain capital” and bringing China’s total to 61 sites. Maritime Safety: Indonesia is still searching for a speedboat that vanished off Sulawesi with 11 European tourists and two crew members after it failed to reach its Gorontalo port. Sustainable Travel: The Global Sustainable Tourism Council rolled out a new Food and Beverage Standard requiring at least 30% of main dishes to be plant-based (or predominantly plant-based) for GSTC certification. Wildfire Travel Advice: France’s international partnerships minister urged travelers not to cancel plans despite an “exceptionally intense” wildfire season, while stressing to stay informed. Tourism Growth (Asia): Laos reported a 9.87% rise in international visitors in the first half of 2026, reaching 2.59 million. Travel Disruption: Thick fog in Sibu, Malaysia, delayed a flight and forced a return after two landing attempts. Sports & Travel Spotlight: Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha is set to join Chile’s Colo Colo after his World Cup breakout.