Digital Border Boost (Ghana): Ghana launched a new e-Visa platform for African business travellers, replacing visa-on-arrival and requiring pre-application to speed entry and improve border security. Safety for Hikers (South Korea): South Korea’s mountain national parks expanded free safety-gear rentals to all 20 parks, offering items like boots, poles, first-aid kits and heat packs for foreign visitors too. Tourism Security Alert (Mexico): Puerto Vallarta is on edge after three women were found dead, with U.S. travel advice urging Americans to reconsider travel and enroll in Smart Traveler updates. Travel Disruption (Italy): A nationwide transport strike is set to cause major rail, airport and metro chaos from late May 28 to late May 29, with “guaranteed” service windows. Air Connectivity (Vietnam–Russia): Vietnam’s Russian arrivals rebounded, prompting airlines to add or increase direct flights, including more Hanoi–Moscow frequency from July. Wildlife Luxury (South Africa): IHCL opened Taj Bush Lodge in Greater Kruger, bringing Taj’s safari-led luxury to the Big Five Balule reserve. Value Travel (Europe): Sarajevo was named Europe’s best-value city break in a UK cost barometer, beating other budget-friendly Balkan picks. Conservation Staffing (Africa): African Parks is pushing to localise conservation jobs and grow African visitor numbers via a Rwanda academy. Overtourism Pressure (Mexico City): Residents are urging visitors to skip Mexico City in 2026 amid complaints about mass tourism, housing strain and gentrification. Rescue Update (Laos): Five people were found alive after more than a week trapped in a flooded Laos cave, while two others remain missing.