Cruise Boost for Malaysia: Perak is pitching itself as a new cruise hub, with the Star Dream Cruise bringing about 3,000 international tourists and expected spillover for Lumut, Sitiawan and Ipoh. Southeast Asia Under Pressure: Iran-war-linked jet fuel costs and uncertainty are straining Thailand and Vietnam’s summer travel plans, with some cancellations and higher fares. South China Sea Diplomacy: The Philippines and Vietnam reaffirmed support for the 2016 arbitral ruling and urged self-restraint, keeping UNCLOS and freedom of navigation central. India–Myanmar Engagement: India says it will keep engaging Myanmar after PM Modi met the military government leader Min Aung Hlaing, arguing dialogue beats isolation. India Travel Costs Watch: Jet fuel prices for Indian domestic flights stay unchanged in June, a potential relief for airfare pressure. Ladakh Tourism Governance: Ladakh’s Lt Governor approved the Ladakh Tourism Development Society to plan, promote and regulate tourism with sustainability and community input. Airline/Infrastructure Pain Point: The Mumbai–Goa highway deadline was missed again, raising concerns for Ganesh festival travel. Tourism Tech & Trade: Travelsphere and Just You hit £1m in agent quotes via TProfile, while Thomas Cook India expands EU services via its Cyprus unit.