Wildfire & climate pressure on travel: Belgium’s biggest-in-a-century wildfire is being “encircled” by firefighters, but peatland terrain and gusty winds near the German border keep the risk high for nearby visitors and hiking routes. Overtourism via food trends: In Italy’s Dolomites, crowds surged on a mountain refuge for social-media-famous krapfen, turning queues into a viral magnet and reigniting the debate over influencer-driven tourism. Sea warming threat: Scientists warn warming seas around Ireland and parts of Europe could disrupt marine ecosystems, hit fisheries, and damage coastal tourism through algal blooms and higher health risks. Tourism demand shifts: Greeks are leaning into package holidays and off-peak travel, with outbound trips rising as costs bite; Cyprus also reports mixed tourism momentum with Israel boosting arrivals. New travel products & tech: Thailand expands automated immigration access for 31 more nationalities, while Airwheel launches a rideable “AI” electric cabin suitcase. Regional tourism strategy: Cambodia pushes Muslim-friendly tourism as arrivals slump, and Vietnam doubles down on medical tourism with a 2026-2030 target. Safety & misinformation: Indonesia tsunami footage circulating online was misdated, despite a deadly Flores earthquake and tsunami warnings.