APEC Tourism: Tourism ministers from 21 APEC economies met in Macao to push digital innovation and closer regional cooperation, with delegates stressing connectivity and multi-destination travel to keep Asia-Pacific tourism growing. India–Seychelles Ties: PM Narendra Modi’s Seychelles visit saw new pacts on trade, digital payments, farm links, health and tourism, plus defence cooperation framed around a secure Indian Ocean. Kailash Mansarovar Travel Warning: India’s MEA urged pilgrims using private operators to secure all China permits and visas before departure and to check operator authorisation, after reports of travellers stranded in Nepal. Ladakh Enforcement: Ladakh authorities fined four tourists Rs 2 lakh total for illegal off-roading in protected areas including Pangong Lake, with vehicles impounded. China Travel Payments: Tencent is testing TenPayGo to ease payments for foreign visitors as China sees rising inbound travel. Malaysia Tourism Programming: Malaysia’s “Colours of Malaysia” cultural performances continue at Central Market, aiming to draw foreign tourists through dance and vocal arts. Aviation Health Rules: India launched Air Suvidha 2.0 for contactless self-health declarations for international arrivals amid Ebola surveillance. Cruise Momentum (India): Mumbai Port secured eight international cruise voyages for FY27, positioning the city as an Indian Ocean cruise hub.