4th of July Travel Surge: AAA expects more than 72 million trips over the Independence Day week, with airlines gearing up for record demand—American alone forecasts 8.1 million flyers and Alaska schedules 6,283 flights. Airport & Rail Operations: Air Canada Landline expands Ontario service with more daily coach trips timed to Pearson flights, while London’s Euston line saw major disruption after cows blocked tracks. Premium Ground Experience: Emirates rolls out a next-gen lounge concept with redesigned facilities in Munich and Frankfurt first, then Manchester, Mauritius and Istanbul, adding work, dining, shower suites and quiet zones. Cruise & Agent Loyalty: Viva Cruises launches video-led training for travel agents with a prize draw, and Travelsphere revamps its travelmore loyalty with tiered rewards based on days travelled. Travel Safety & Scams: India’s cyber agency warns Amarnath pilgrims about fake IRCTC helicopter booking sites, urging use of official portals only. Tourism Governance: Guam’s Visitors Bureau faces lawmakers over a $10m appropriation and airport funding needs as recovery lags. Destination Spotlight: The Dominican Republic is pushing Miches as a new eco-luxury beach hub, with major highway upgrades and new resorts planned. Service Failures: LIAT passengers in St. Kitts report hours-long delays, poor updates and missing meals.