Volcanic Travel Disruption: Mount Etna ash has kept flights grounded at Catania airport until early Friday, with hundreds of cancellations and reroutes hitting Sicily during peak summer. Public Transport Heat Crisis: London bus drivers at Arriva North London begin strike action over bus temperatures and air-conditioning standards, with 42 routes affected across north London and Essex. Tourism Market Watch: Cape Town’s tourism economy hit R24.5bn in 2025, but researchers warn the city is too dependent on international visitors as domestic affordability pressures rise. Underwater Tourism Push: Hatay’s Çevlik Diving Village in Samandağ is now operating, offering scuba, snorkeling and boat diving as part of the region’s post-earthquake revitalization. Rural Tourism Funding: Airbnb doubles Ireland’s Rural Tourism Fund to €200,000 for locally led projects in outdoor activities, heritage/arts and hospitality/food. Visa Crackdown: The US revokes 600-plus visas under a “birth tourism” task force, targeting alleged visa abuse linked to travel histories. Destination Marketing: Croatia’s John Malkovich-led campaign has racked up 17.3m views in under two months, boosting international attention for the country. Tourism Growth Metrics: Estonia reports 1.66m tourists staying in accommodation establishments in H1 2026, up 4% year-on-year. Travel Safety & Etiquette: Authorities and operators are urging safer wildlife viewing after reports of tourists getting dangerously close to tigers at Tadoba.