Wildfire Disruption: France’s Gironde wildfire has forced about 220,000 evacuations and officials urged tourists to avoid the area, with Bordeaux’s hotel zone evacuated and rail cancellations offered as the blaze “stopped growing” but remains dangerous. Travel Safety & Health: A new report warns “healthy” travel foods can still make people sick, pointing to contaminated raw produce and unsafe smoothies/ice. Tourism Tech & Brands: TravelAI is acquiring Sonder’s brand and relaunching Sonder.com as a “curated, AI-enabled guide,” while trivago set its Q2 results and webcast for early August. Air Connectivity: flydubai will resume direct Dubai–Budapest flights from July 31, and Air India signed an MoU with India’s tourism ministry to co-promote inbound travel. Industry Watch: UK travel and tourism profit warnings hit the highest level in nearly four years, signaling pressure from policy shifts and geopolitics. Maritime & Ports: HD Hyundai Samho won a contract to supply four cranes for the Port of Tacoma as terminals modernize for larger vessels. Ethical Tourism: J&K’s Ethical Tourism Conclave urged a responsible, sustainable model that benefits local communities, not just visitor numbers. Eco-Impact: Research found scuba divers’ reef contacts cause visible coral damage in over 40% of observed interactions.