China Travel Controls: China’s new exit rules link overseas travel to “industrial/technological security,” with exit bans and longer restrictions for people tied to tech violations or illegal activity abroad—raising concerns about how broadly the rules could be applied. Nepal Flood Fallout: After the Aug 26 Bhotekoshi flash flood, 607 foreign tourists from 34 countries remain missing, with 189 Indian nationals also unaccounted for, as search and rescue continues. India Tourism Governance: India’s tourism ministry urged a shift from chasing visitor numbers to better destination management, backing Destination Management Organisations to coordinate local authorities and ensure communities benefit. Ladakh Positioning: Ladakh pitched itself as culture-plus-adventure, stressing it should avoid mass tourism and instead build a distinct identity. Japan Property & Tourism Demand: Japan’s land prices rose for a fifth straight year, with tourist hotspots and inbound demand supporting growth—while regional areas lag. Air India Immigration Lapse: Three Italian passengers reportedly flew out of Delhi without completing immigration formalities, triggering scrutiny and a show-cause notice for Air India under India’s hub-and-spoke rules. GCC Tourism Push: Seychelles is centring the Gulf Cooperation Council in its high-value tourism strategy at ATM 2026, highlighting connectivity via Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi. Airline Digital Upgrade: China Eastern launched International App 2.0 to streamline search, booking, seat selection and itinerary management for global travellers. Diwali Fares Spike: India’s Diwali travel rush is driving steep domestic ticket price jumps, with reduced seat capacity pushing fares higher on key routes. Indonesia Culinary Tourism: Indonesia says 58.34% of foreign visitors in 2025 engaged in culinary or gastronomic tourism, with a gastronomy festival running in Solo and Yogyakarta. New Zealand Hotel Expansion: Marriott plans three new hotels in New Zealand by 2029 as visitor numbers surpass pre-pandemic levels.