Digital Tourism Push: Malaysia’s tourism ministry says small businesses and communities should use digital tech and AI to widen benefits, improve planning, and manage destinations sustainably as World Tourism Day 2026 spotlights a “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence” approach. World Tourism Day, Global Theme: Liberia and El Salvador also used the same World Tourism Day theme to frame AI, better data, and more human-centered tourism as priorities. Sports Tourism Boost: Grenada is gearing up for the Grenada & Carriacou Open Water Swim (Nov 19–22, 2026) to drive year-round visitor activity across the islands. Regional Trade & Connectivity: Mindanao’s 4th Tourism Expo (Oct 2–5, 2026) in Isulan aims to strengthen travel links across the region and link destinations with airlines and tour buyers. Tourism Infrastructure & Access: Florida Keys mooring buoy anchors (via a $90,000 grant) aim to protect reefs from anchor damage, while Alabama’s Red Bay Museum won a major regional tourism award. Safety & Disruption: Spain faces red-alert flash-flood conditions hitting tourist hotspots and causing flight chaos. Policy Watch: The Trump administration tightened “birth tourism” restrictions, with potential knock-on effects for travelers at the US border.