Tourism Malaysia Strategy Shift: Malaysia is redirecting Visit Malaysia 2026 promotion toward ASEAN, East Asia, South Asia, Europe, North Africa and Oceania to cushion West Asia conflict impacts, citing a 35% rise in Asia-Pacific arrivals to 15.2m (Jan–May). Travel Safety & Scams: UK holidaymakers are being urged to spot fake accommodation after research found a third saw more social-media travel scams; advice includes reverse image checks and verifying locations on maps. Courtroom Travel Limits: Malaysia’s High Court quashed a seven-year travel ban on three former company directors over alleged GST debts, saying the customs department lacked legal basis and didn’t prove flight risk. Tourism Growth vs Costs: A report criticises Dublin Airport expansion, arguing tourism-driven aviation growth could push up house prices and rents, with projected rent rises of €250 a year. Heat Tragedy in Cyprus: Two boys died after allegedly being left to sleep in a car on a Cyprus holiday island; father and stepmother were detained. Helsinki Sauna Island: Saunasaari opened in Helsinki, offering smoke saunas and wood-fired hot tubs with Friday–Saturday booking packages. World Cup Travel Demand: A RateGain/Sojern report says summer travel demand stays resilient as FIFA boosts US/Canada host cities, with many bookings still pending. PGA Travelers Playoff: Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland head to a Monday sudden-death playoff after rain delays at the Travelers Championship.