Aviation & Tourism Growth: Saudi regulators cleared an Air Arabia-led consortium to launch a new low-cost airline from Dammam, targeting 81 destinations by 2030 and aiming to boost Eastern Province tourism and create 2,400+ jobs. Travel Tech & Trade: Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 opened in Dubai with a heavy AI focus, including a new Travel Tech track exploring how tech is reshaping trip planning and destination visibility. Tourism Marketing: Moab unveiled a new brand and campaign built around the message “Should’ve Stayed Longer,” aiming to shift visitors from quick bucket-list stops to longer, repeat stays. Local Visitor Economy: Seoul’s Myeong-dong (Jung-gu) is capturing a growing share of foreign spending, with foreign-card purchases rising to 24.1% of the district’s share nationwide in Q2 2026. Safety & Infrastructure: Long Beach began installing automated speed cameras on Artesia Boulevard, with warnings first and citations later, as the city tackles deadly crash concerns. Regulation Watch: The EU proposed a common framework that could make it easier for cities to restrict short-term rentals in housing-stressed areas, adding another compliance hurdle for Airbnb. Weather Alert: South Africa issued severe weather warnings affecting popular tourism regions, including Cape Town thunderstorms and damaging winds near Durban. Industry Training: Curaçao is rolling out public transport certification courses to professionalize drivers and permit holders. Tourism Policy Debate: England’s tourist tax plans are back in the spotlight as mayors gain powers to levy overnight stays, sparking fresh concerns about costs and visitor pull.