Parliament Watch (Malaysia): MPs in Dewan Rakyat will grill tourism and home ministers on how West Asia conflict is hitting foreign arrivals and on Langkawi’s readiness against smuggling and controlled-goods trafficking. Tourism Policy (Japan): Hakone plans Japan’s first accommodation tax with no restrictions on spending, aiming for FY2028 rollout to fund waste, emergency services and roads as visitor numbers strain local budgets. Regional Tourism (Indonesia–South Korea): Indonesia and South Korea discussed deeper cooperation on joint promotion, travel agencies and gastronomy, with Seoul’s temporary visa-free entry for Indonesian groups highlighted. MICE Push (Philippines): Cebu remains optimistic about landing MICECon 2027, banking on completed venues and its recent ASEAN meeting momentum. Air Connectivity (UK–China): Gatwick expands its Asia network with Beijing Capital Airlines resuming Qingdao service and Air China adding Chengdu from July 5. Travel Finance (India): OLX India and IDFC FIRST Bank launch used-car loans to help digital-first buyers convert demand into purchases. Tourism Tech (APEC, Macao): APEC tourism ministers in Macao focus on digital innovation and seamless travel, urging practical regional collaboration. Sustainability (China): Satellite study finds parts of China’s coast are recovering—marshes expanding and fishponds retreating—under a large restoration program. Tourism & Security (Pacific/Asia): Reports also spotlight how cybercrime and trafficking networks across the region exploit travel-linked recruitment and movement.