Tour Safety & Regulation: A 25-year-old Indian tourist was injured after a zipline cable snapped in Bukidnon, Philippines; authorities say the cable failure was linked to age and prolonged use, and a cease-and-desist order was issued against the unaccredited resort after a delayed report. Eco-Tourism Development: Batac City, Philippines, is turning rural “dap-ayan” farmer sheds into an eco-tourism roadmap, pushing bamboo and solar upgrades as communities compete and collaborate. Festival & Travel Costs: Boulder, Colorado’s Sundance gamble is colliding with housing affordability, with some rentals topping $5,000 a night and concerns that higher costs could fragment the festival’s local economic benefits. Middle East Capacity Boost: Oman is adding 520,000+ seats for Dhofar’s khareef season, while hotel data shows Oman’s three- to five-star sector still saw guest numbers and revenues fall by April. Tourism Economy Split: Cape Town hit R24.5bn in direct tourism spend in 2025 as foreign spend offset a domestic slump, while Malaysia reported 2025 domestic tourist visits up 11.5% year-on-year. New Health Tourism Push: Santiago, Dominican Republic, launched a Health Tourism Alliance to link hospitals and specialists with tourism partners and build on rapid growth in the Caribbean medical travel market. Adventure Awards: Sikkim won “Most Instagrammable Landscape” for Zuluk hairpin bends, and Arunachal Pradesh picked up top honors for Siang River rafting and tribal homestays. Local Visitor Economy: Elora, Ontario paused paid parking after users were redirected to adult sites, and a decision on a major North Roscommon recreation expansion is due tomorrow.