Tourism Funding Push (Bangladesh): Bangladesh’s BNP government is positioning tourism inside its “creative economy” drive, proposing a Tk 3bn development fund for tourism entrepreneurs plus extra Tk 5bn from Bangladesh Bank CSR resources, alongside aviation and connectivity upgrades. New Bridge Boosts Cambodia Travel (Cambodia): Cambodia’s tallest bridge in Pursat—built by China Road and Bridge Corporation—has opened up trade and weekend tourism around the Stung Russei Chrum River valley. Moscow Visitor Uptick (Russia): Moscow welcomed nearly 6m tourists in Q1 2026, with international arrivals up 5% and Chinese visitors rising by a third, helped by reciprocal visa-free moves. Entry Rule Change for Sri Lanka (Sri Lanka): Sri Lanka waived tourist ETA fees for nationals of 40 countries via the ETA system, cutting costs but still requiring pre-approval. Health Alert for Tourists (Russia): In Whistler’s Sea-to-Sky corridor, scientists found mosquito-borne viruses linked to encephalitis cases, raising new safety awareness for outdoor travel. Cross-Border Payments for Travelers (India–Nepal): India and Nepal launched a UPI–NPI instant payments link to help travelers pay without cash and reduce friction for merchants. Connectivity Upgrade (Canada–US): Harbour Air launched daily seaplane routes between Victoria and Seattle for the summer season, aiming to lift tourism and business travel. Tourism Forum in Mongolia (Mongolia): Ulaanbaatar hosted the 15th Asian Tourism Forum, focusing on hospitality, sustainability, digital transformation and AI. El Niño Watch (Pacific): Forecasts warn El Niño could intensify into one of the strongest in over a century, with major knock-on effects for travel planning across the region.