Homelessness + Travel Real Estate: France’s Bureaux du Coeur is turning empty office space into overnight shelter, working with 400 companies across 40 cities and delivering about 160,000 nights since 2019—an unusual model that could spread as remote work leaves more commercial space unused. Retail + Visitor Mobility: Green Acres Mall (Valley Stream) launched a free “Green Acres Connect” shuttle pilot on Saturdays this summer, helping shoppers hop between major stores and dining while redevelopment expands the campus. Payments + Roaming Convenience: Kyrgyzstan’s O! telecom rolled out Apple Pay for international travel and added roaming internet bundles with discounts up to 65%, aiming to make cross-border trips easier for customers. Marketing + Customer Trust: New research says Gen Z is booking hotels based more on online reviews than brand names, with free breakfast and Wi‑Fi still driving decisions. Travel Disruption + Safety: London issued a fresh heat health alert as another heatwave approaches, while Prague’s ongoing construction and transit upgrades are disrupting tourist movement and hurting nearby businesses. Policy + Border Tensions: Italy will keep border controls on travelers arriving from Spain until Aug. 15, escalating diplomatic friction after Spain’s ultimatum. Tourism Risk + Environment: Greenpeace Portugal is urging a moratorium on new Algarve tourism developments in erosion- and flood-prone areas, pushing for prevention and adaptation over more construction. Aviation + Group Travel: Sedona group travel is leaning into customized, aviation-based experiences to simplify logistics for families and large parties. Car Rental Pricing: Adobe Rent a Car in Costa Rica is doubling down on “no hidden fees” all-inclusive pricing to reduce surprise charges at pickup.