Storm Disruption: Tropical Storm Jangmi battered Japan with heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and landslide risk, cutting power to tens of thousands and forcing flight and rail cancellations/changes across eastern Japan and Okinawa. Airline Network: IndiGo temporarily suspends services to six international destinations (including Hong Kong and Krabi) from July, citing softer demand and high costs, with bookings to reopen in October. Diplomatic Fallout: China bans four New Zealand lawmakers for a year after their Taiwan trip, escalating a political row that’s already drawing protests from Australia and concern from Wellington. Medical Tourism Safety: Delhi’s hotel fire death toll spotlights the precarious conditions faced by “medical tourists,” many of them foreign patients and caregivers staying near major hospitals. Tech-Enabled Travel: A new Japan taxi navigation app (GOPin) uses QR codes to help visitors get routes without language hassles. Payments & Trust: A viral Bangkok claim says a Chinese restaurant refused Thai baht and pushed renminbi payment, reigniting scrutiny of foreign-run payment practices. Hospitality Automation: China plans a robot-operated hotel with no human service staff, part of a broader push to automate guest experiences. Medical Travel Partnerships: Innova Healthcare and AB Medihelp partner to support Bangladeshi patients seeking treatment abroad. Tourism Demand Signals: Singapore travellers show strong airline preference for Singapore Airlines, with Scoot and Emirates also ranking high. Regional Growth Watch: China’s tourism economy is forecast to keep expanding fast, with international arrivals and spending rebounding strongly.