Travel Tech & Distribution: Global Travel Bahrain has been appointed General Sales Agent for TPConnects’ Iris platform, giving Bahraini agencies unified access to airline content via NDC/LCC sources and major GDS systems. Tourism M&A: Australia’s ACCC has approved Kelsian’s sale of its tourism portfolio to Journey Beyond, clearing a key step in the deal. Airport Disruption: UK airports saw major flight cancellations and delays after a NATS technical fault hit flight data processing; NATS said the issue was resolved but recovery took longer than expected. New TSA Access Rule: TSA Precheck’s “Gateside” lets eligible non-travelers with a Known Traveler Number access parts of airports beyond security without a boarding pass. Long-Haul Cruise: Explorations by Norwegian’s Regatta has started a 371-day world cruise from Rome, visiting 220 ports across 62 countries. Tourism Growth Watch: Saudi Arabia’s international leisure tourism is forecast to surge 93% by 2030, according to Tourism Economics. Local Travel Economy: Visit Detroit reports a 30% drop in Canadian tourism amid tariff disputes. Destination Spotlight: Thessaloniki is launching a major campaign targeting Germany first, then the UK and France, aiming for higher-quality city-break visitors. Record Conservation Event: The Maldives set a Guinness record with 314 simultaneous snorkelers to spotlight coral reef protection.