APAC Travel Deals & Trade: Malaysia’s Tourism Minister says it will deepen cooperation with China’s Tuniu to boost awareness and bookings, shifting toward content-driven marketing after last year’s influencer trips and live-stream campaigns. China Travel Industry Pulse: ITB China 2026 wrapped up in Shanghai with 23,500 attendees, 44,000+ business meetings and 900+ exhibitors from 85 regions, underlining continued momentum in cross-border travel partnerships. Payments for Tourists: Tencent says PayPal users in the U.S. can pay in China via WeChat Pay QR codes, aiming to make cashless spending easier for visitors. New Taiwan–Japan Link: A ferry route between Keelung and Okinawa’s Ishigaki launches after an 18-year gap, targeting more Japanese tourism and faster regional connectivity. Safety & Disruption Watch: Central China’s Henan saw a deadly overloaded minivan crash killing 13, with authorities citing overloading and possible negligence. Health Scare Fallout: The U.S. tightens Ebola-related travel measures after WHO’s PHEIC move, while India’s Gujarat health minister says a suspected case tested negative. Tourism Demand Signals: Nepal reports average tourist daily spending down 19% even as arrivals rise 1.3%, pointing to higher travel costs and weaker on-the-ground spend. Air Connectivity: Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines expand their joint network for the 2026 Northern Winter season, adding capacity between New Zealand and Singapore and beyond.