Cambodia–Vietnam Tourism Push: Cambodia and Vietnam pledged to boost tourist flows and connectivity, setting up technical working groups and expanding maritime links (Phu Quoc–Kampot) plus Mekong cruise routes that could extend to Laos. China Tourism Trend: China’s “industrial tourism” is booming, with visitors flocking to guided factory tours—like Xiaomi’s EV plant in Beijing—turning smart manufacturing into a new leisure draw. Xinjiang Subregional Cooperation: Xinjiang’s Trans-Altai platform widened participation with Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan joining, with tourism among focus areas alongside trade, logistics and education. Japan Hospitality Upgrade: Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo will relaunch its Tokyo Sea of Clouds “YAKUMO” from July 1 with 160 more mist nozzles and tighter real-time controls. Japan Digital Nomad Program: Nagasaki opens its second prefecture-led Nomad Residency for 20 international participants on Oct 18–Nov 15, with applications starting July 1. India Hotel Expansion: IHG signed Holiday Inn Mandi (100 keys) to strengthen its footprint in Himachal Pradesh along the Chandigarh–Manali corridor. Tourism Fees Watch: More destinations are rolling out “access fees” as overtourism grows, adding a new cost layer for travelers.