Volcanic Travel Disruption: Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau eruption has shut Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta and disrupted flights across the country, leaving about 170,000+ travellers stranded and forcing thousands of cancellations and diversions. Airport Tech & Processing: Dubai rolled out “Click and Travel,” a mobile immigration service using biometrics to speed passport checks in seconds, aiming to cut queues during peak periods. Visa & Border Policy: The GCC says a unified Gulf tourist visa is “imminent,” while Dubai’s five-year tourist visa rules spell out document and insurance requirements. Tourism Geopolitics: Palau’s president accuses China of “weaponising tourism,” as Australia moves to boost regional visitor resilience with extra flights. Tourism Development: Greece is leaning harder on culture for tourism growth, citing new museums, upgraded archaeological sites, and a national digital heritage platform. Legal Travel Case: India’s Supreme Court gave Vivo executive Guangwen Kuang a month to seek a Chinese consulate guarantee to return for prosecution if travel is allowed. Travel Safety & Incidents: A British tourist drowned after jumping from a ferry near Cambrils/Salou in Spain. Outbound Travel Business: Linkin Reps launched Linkin South Asia to directly manage destination services across Japan, Taiwan, China, South Korea and Hong Kong.