Tourism Policy & Costs: Edinburgh’s overnight visitor levy starts today, adding a 5% fee (capped at five nights) to paid accommodation bills, with details on how breakfast-inclusive stays are handled. Border & Airport Chaos: Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary warns flights won’t wait for passengers stuck in Europe’s passport queues under the EU Entry/Exit System, after delays have caused missed departures. Overtourism & Heritage: UNESCO adds Sebastia in the West Bank and Lebanon’s Mount Amel castles to the World Heritage List (with danger listing), despite Israeli objections—another flashpoint for cultural travel. Sustainable Hospitality: The Global Sustainable Tourism Council rolls out a new food-and-beverage standard requiring at least 30% plant-based menus for certified hotels and restaurants. Travel Disruption (Weather): France orders evacuations as wildfires rage in major tourist areas, with tens of thousands forced to flee. New Routes & Branding: Jet2 expands Summer 27 with fresh services including Paris, Jersey and Verona; Greater Zhangjiajie unveils a new tourism brand and eight inbound routes. Tech for Travel: Omio buys Rail Europe and raises $10m to push deeper into Asia’s rail-and-tourism demand.