Wildfire & heat travel disruption: Nearly 500 people have been arrested in France over suspected arson as wildfires spread across Europe, forcing evacuations and leaving holidaymakers stranded in places like Greece, while Belgium and Germany also face major fire threats. Storm closures for visitors: Hawaii’s DLNR has closed camping, parks, lands and trails as Tropical Storm Lala approaches, including suspending state park camping statewide and closing Kauaʻi’s Kalalau Trail area. Earthquake hits a tourist region: A 7.7 quake off Flores, Indonesia, has killed at least 38 (rising to 47 in later updates), with landslides blocking rescue routes; officials urge travelers to avoid coastal areas. Tourism enforcement: Malaysia’s Motac issued 15 inspection notices in Kuala Lumpur, targeting unlicensed tour guides and tourism operators, including use of private vehicles without proper authorization. Airfare pricing reality check: Expedia analysis says domestic flights are often cheapest 1–3 months before departure, with a reported 25% gap versus last-minute buyers. Travel tech & connectivity: Ryanair signed a five-year Google Cloud AI partnership for back-office automation, while Telna and MTN Bayobab expanded eSIM services across Africa. Customer-facing rail tweaks: Greater Anglia is extending late-night train services and adding stops for major Colchester concerts to reduce car use. Consumer payments glitch: Reports of a “global Mastercard issue” disrupted card payments for some Australian customers, with CommBank advising an eftpos workaround.