Holiday Retail Pulse (China): China’s Ministry of Commerce says Dragon Boat Festival demand stayed steady, with stable prices and rising footfall in key commercial areas. Rail-to-Tourism (China): China is blending rail services with leisure, running themed tourist trains and routes as passenger trips hit record highs for the period. Travel Cybercrime Alert: Summer travel is seeing a spike in fake booking sites that mimic major brands and steal payment and login details. India–Ireland Cricket & Travel Safety: Cricket Ireland confirms India’s T20I series in Belfast will go ahead with no security threat, urging fans to plan extra travel time. Assam Tourism Boost (EU): The EU lifted its negative travel advisory for most of Assam, with restrictions still in a few districts—good news for foreign visitor inflows. Japan Visa Hikes: Japan is raising visa fees sharply for foreign visitors, a move likely to affect inbound travel demand. Air Connectivity (India): Air India Express launches Navi Mumbai–Abu Dhabi flights and expands international operations, with cargo services also starting. Local Tourism (Philippines): Bulacan tourism rebounds on nature and festivals as visitor numbers surge after a March dip. Dragon Boat Festival Travel Demand (China): Passenger trips topped 201 million on Day 2 as holiday travel peaks continue.