APAC Travel & Policy: China and other countries back Russia’s bid to chair APEC in 2035, underscoring how regional forums keep shaping travel and connectivity agendas. China Inbound Tourism: “Museum fever” is driving surging summer demand at Chinese cultural sites, with authorities urging museums to lift reservation limits where capacity allows and crack down on scalpers. China Tech Tourism: Shenzhen is seeing rising overseas demand for tech tours, as AI, robots and autonomous driving become part of the travel itinerary. ASEAN/US-China Watch: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he’s open to meeting China’s Wang Yi during ASEAN foreign ministers’ talks in Manila, a reminder that diplomacy can quickly affect regional travel sentiment. Philippines Aviation: BDO is financing Cebu Pacific’s purchase of two more Airbus A320neo aircraft to expand domestic and regional capacity. Philippines Travel Demand: AirAsia data suggests travelers are spending more on flights than hotels in H2, with forward bookings returning. India Travel Services: India outsources UAE passport/visa/attestation processing to Al Hind via 16 consular application centres. India Tourism & Ethics: A viral porter video at Mount Girnar reignites debate over privilege, labor and dignity in pilgrimage tourism. China Aviation: COMAC’s C919 starts its first scheduled international commercial service next month, a potential long-term shift for Asia-Pacific air travel. Regional Crime Risk: UN warns scam gangs in Asia-Pacific stole up to $114.1bn in 2025, highlighting growing safety concerns for travelers.