Airport Access & Budget Pressure (Philippines): A Senate hearing on the 2027 DOT budget urged faster fixes to airport convenience for foreign arrivals, including how e-gates are used and broader competitiveness beyond promotion, like hotel and food pricing. Travel Tax Transition (Philippines): Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (Tieza) asked lawmakers for a transition period before travel taxes are abolished, saying the levy funds most tourism infrastructure, from El Nido water quality work to airport rehabilitation. Border Rules Hit Ferry Travel (UK–Ireland): Passengers on ferries between Britain and the Republic of Ireland now need passports before boarding, with operators warning that forgetting one can mean being turned away. Tourism Fraud Alert (Omaha): The FBI is seeking potential victims of fraud tied to an Omaha travel agent accused of using client credit card data and leaving customers with canceled reservations. Workation Tourism (Japan): Colive Fukuoka 2026 opens Sept. 30, targeting digital nomads with long stays and local co-creation across Kyushu. Maritime Heritage (Nantucket): Experts are set to inspect newly exposed shipwreck timbers after a nor’easter, with possible links to the 1884 Warren Sawyer. Transport Permits & Tourism (St. Maarten): A minister is reviewing taxi and bus permit compliance to tackle congestion risks ahead of the tourist season. Travel Disruption (Eurostar): Eurostar warned of cascading delays across multiple countries, with compensation tied to whether delays reach 60 minutes.