Muslim-Friendly Tourism Push (Malaysia): Malaysia’s Islamic Tourism Month (ITM) 2026 is set to spotlight Muslim-friendly stays and services, with the country again ranked No. 1 in the Global Muslim Travel Index for 11 straight years. Tourism Compliance Crackdown (Malaysia): Malaysia’s domestic trade ministry picked 16 tourist hotspots for a pilot to curb unfair pricing and shady business practices. Regional Connectivity Talks (Malaysia–India): PM Anwar Ibrahim and India’s Modi discussed deepening semiconductor ties and also flagged more flight connectivity to strengthen tourism and people-to-people links. Tourism Leadership Change (Mexico): Ensenada’s tourism chief Marco Carrillo stepped down, raising questions about continuity for a tourism-heavy city. Disaster Update (Philippines): A ferry fire near Palawan’s Coron has killed 76, with 13 still missing as identification and DNA processes begin. Local Tourism Economy (Zimbabwe): Great Zimbabwe drew crowds during the Sanganai/Hlanganani tourism expo, boosting spending across transport, lodging, food and crafts. UK Tourist Tax Backlash: England’s proposed overnight tourist levy faces fresh anger after asylum hotels were exempted, with hospitality groups warning of higher costs for families. City Transport Friction (Rome): Rome faces mounting pushback over surging golf cart tours in the historic center, with locals citing traffic and illegal parking. Air Access Expansion (Chicago–India): Airtripmaker expanded Chicago routes to multiple Indian cities with discounted fares. New Tourism Product (Jordan): Majhoud Waterfalls is being pitched as an adventure tourism stop, with calls for organized trails and ecotourism standards.