Heritage & Culture: Myanmar launched a one-year training course to revive its traditional Yoke thé string-puppet craft, enrolling 10 students to preserve a tradition with dwindling master makers. Tourism Policy & Crowds: Barcelona is considering a new cruise passenger fee (up to €24) for short city stays to curb mass tourism pressure, alongside higher hotel taxes from April 2026. Global Recognition for Nature: The Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia, US, was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List, boosting its profile for wildlife and cultural tourism. Transport for Tourism: India’s Telangana sanctioned Rs 2,278 crore for a joint-user airfield in Adilabad, aiming to lift cargo, industrial growth and tourism. Rail & Spiritual Travel: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy inaugurated Komuravelly station, citing cheaper rail access to boost temple tourism and upgrades including electrification. Travel Safety & Disruption: Wildfires in France and Spain have triggered large-scale evacuations, threatening major tourist areas including Bordeaux and Cap Ferret. Sports Tourism: Malaysia will host the Bahrain GP at Sepang International Circuit on Oct 2–4, 2026, framed as a tourism boost and a test for F1’s future in the country.