Travel Safety Alert (Bahamas): The U.S. Embassy in Nassau is warning Americans to avoid renting jet skis after a rise in serious injuries and sexual assault allegations tied to rogue operators, including six U.S. citizens hospitalized since Aug 2024. Air Connectivity (Malaysia): AirAsia launched a Jakarta–Kota Bharu route, bringing 118 tourists on the inaugural flight and aiming to boost Kelantan’s tourism and ASEAN links, with promotional return fares from RM400. Eco-Tourism (Philippines): Rural Batac City communities are turning traditional “dap-ayan” farmer sheds into eco-tourism showcases, with this year’s competition pushing bamboo and solar power. Tourism Growth (El Salvador): El Salvador hit 50% of its 2026 tourism target—2.1 million visitors in Jan–May—driving 57,000 formal jobs and over 10% of GDP. Destination Watch (Europe): A new study ranks Rome worst in Europe for bed bug complaints and dirty mattresses, urging travelers to check recent hotel reviews. Travel Deals (U.S. summer): A Dollar Flight Club analysis finds multiple beach destinations with average round-trip fares under $300, including San Juan ($196) and Puerto Vallarta ($228). Sports Tourism (Canary Islands): The Canaries are shifting from mass sun holidays to elite sports training and events, with cycling and swimming squads increasingly choosing the islands. Holiday Planning (U.S. Juneteenth): Juneteenth is a federal holiday, but state recognition varies—creating a patchwork of closures and paid days off.