Travel Safety & Scams: The U.S. FTC is warning vacation planners to watch for fake hotel/airline ads and “unpaid toll” texts, urging travelers to use official websites/phone numbers and verify offers before paying. Weather & Health: Canadian wildfire smoke is driving air-quality alerts across much of the U.S. Northeast and Midwest, with Chicago and parts of New York in very unhealthy territory—officials advise limiting outdoor time and protecting sensitive groups. Earthquake Disruption: New Zealand downgraded a tsunami warning after a 5.9 quake near Fiordland/Queenstown, though coastal hazards like strong currents were still flagged for visitors. Destination & Infrastructure: Penang tourism leaders urged local businesses to adopt AI for digital marketing and competitiveness, while Malaysia’s road project in Port Dickson hit 60.57% progress to improve access to tourist areas. Tourism Business Moves: Atlas Travel expanded its marketplace partnerships with Amadeus Cytric and Juno to give clients more travel-program flexibility. Industry & Policy: Alabama named Glenda Allred as its new tourism director as Lee Sentell retires, citing major revenue growth under his tenure. Sports Tourism Boost: Brazil’s 2027 Women’s World Cup is projected to generate BRL 8.8B for the economy and create tens of thousands of jobs.