Lebanon Crisis Hits Tourism Economy: Tyre residents returned to inspect damage after Israeli strikes, with electricity and some medical services disrupted and fears rising of further displacement along the southern coast. Wildlife Protection at Angkor: Cambodia’s APSARA and partners urged communities around the UNESCO Angkor Archaeological Park to stop poaching and trapping, saying wildlife helps both biodiversity and the visitor experience. EU Tourism Policy Push: Cyprus-backed EU Competitiveness Council conclusions set a path for sustainable, competitive tourism and are set to feed into the EU’s upcoming strategy. Tourism Demand vs. Seasonality in Cyprus: Paphos hotels expect very high occupancy over the Kataklysmos weekend, but operators warn it won’t offset a weak May and the growing share of stays shifting to short-term rentals. Consumer Crackdown for BTS in Busan: Korea’s consumer and fair-trade authorities warned hotels against price gouging, reservation cancellations, and unfair fee demands tied to the Arirang concerts. Sports Tourism in Zimbabwe: The Sterling International Pairs Golf Tournament was launched with a push to bid for Zimbabwe to host the amateur World Finals. Tech-Enabled Travel Payments: PayPal users in the US will be able to pay cashlessly in China via Tencent’s WeChat Pay QR network, aiming to make visits easier as visa-free access expands. South Korea’s Skincare Tourism Boom: Foreign visitors are increasingly spending on clinics and anti-ageing treatments, with medical tourism growth outpacing pure sightseeing. New Nature Attraction in Singapore: Mandai Wildlife Reserve marked the grand opening of Rainforest Wild Adventure East, completing a decade-long transformation into a major wildlife and nature destination. Hotel & Resort Moves: CG Hotels and Resorts in Nepal consolidated operations under one umbrella, while Qatar reported Eid staycation demand lifting hotel bookings. Travel Business & Infrastructure: Northern Jet added two Bombardier Challenger 604s to expand heavy-jet capacity, and Princess Cruises and Singapore Tourism Board set a three-year partnership to bring 150,000+ passengers.