Air Capacity Boost: Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority says more than 520,000 seats will be added for Dhofar’s Khareef 2026 season (June 21–Sept 21), with Oman Air up to ~330,000 seats and SalamAir ~190,844, plus more daily flights to Salalah. Domestic Travel Demand: Malaysia reported domestic tourist visits rose 11.5% in 2025 to 290.1 million, while spending climbed 13.6% to RM121.3bn, led by leisure, culture and business travel. Cruise Industry: Puerto Plata will host the PAMAC Cruise Summit 2026 (June 22–26), a high-level forum for cruise executives and destinations focused on shore excursions and port operations. K-pop Tourism Spillover: Busan’s BTS concert week drove a jump in foreign spending, with traditional markets nearly doubling week-on-week as transactions surged. EU Passenger Rights: Cyprus helped steer an EU air passenger rights deal, aiming for clearer compensation, stronger protections and more transparency on ticket prices and hand luggage. Travel Tech & Revenue: Mize says AI-powered revenue optimization has generated $596.2m in incremental profit for 350+ travel companies, optimizing millions of bookings. Greenways for Visitors: Ireland and Northern Ireland announced funding for four cross-border greenway projects via the Shared Island Greenways Development Fund, targeting sustainable transport and tourism connectivity.