Maldives Tax Shake-Up: MATATO welcomed President Muizzu’s decision to revise the destination-principle TGST framework after tourism industry concerns, aiming to protect state revenue while keeping the Maldives easy to sell. WTTC Malta Summit: Croatia’s Nikolina Brnjac will speak at the WTTC Global Summit in Valletta (Oct 7–9), focusing on tourism growth, mobility, connectivity and sustainability. Kenya Pilgrimage Tragedy: A multi-vehicle crash on the Nairobi–Mombasa highway killed 17 pilgrims heading to Subukia shrine; officials called the stretch a “black spot.” Spain Storms & Safety: Spain issued a “danger to life” red alert as severe flooding and 70mph winds hit a holiday hotspot, with at least one death reported. Travel Disruption Watch: Global Affairs Canada issued a new Brazil travel security warning after a U.S. embassy security alert and consular suspension. Air & Cruise Moves: Southwest adds new nonstop routes from Austin (to Nassau, Punta Cana and Liberia) from June 2027; Holland America will put Montreal at the center of its 2028 Canada/New England itineraries. Tourism Policy & Local Life: North Yorkshire council considers a Chopstix noodle takeaway at Primrose Valley Holiday Village; New Forest MPs renewed opposition to an overnight visitor levy. Tech for Tourism: WTTC and ICC signed an MoU to back travel and tourism SMEs with research, policy advocacy and market access.