World Tourism Day momentum: Bangladesh is pushing tourism to reach 7% of GDP (from 2–3%) with a tourism satellite account and a Sept. 27–Oct. 3 digital/AI-focused programme. Digital tourism push: India is rolling out a National Digital Tourism Stack and “Dekho Apna Desh 2.0” to spread visitors beyond the usual hotspots. Global industry outlook: The WEF says tourism conditions improved across most economies, but destinations must turn record demand into lasting value as costs and climate pressures rise. Middle East upgrades: Qatar jumped to 47th in the WEF Travel & Tourism Development Index, with big gains in price competitiveness and openness. UAE/Abu Dhabi & Dubai expansion: Abu Dhabi is investing heavily around Yas Island (including Sphere Abu Dhabi), while Dubai approved new leisure and beach redevelopment projects. Tech for travelers: Indonesia launched the “Indonesia Travel Pack 2026” for pre-trip planning, payments, and local connections; Greece’s FedHATTA plans TravelScanner24 with AI-assisted package searches. On-the-ground travel realities: Bangkok declared all 50 districts disaster zones amid severe flooding; travelers are urged to use trains and leave early for events. Safety & rules: TSA found a discharged smoke grenade in a carry-on at a New York airport; Italy cracked down on “umbrella cheats” with fines.