Wildfire Crisis in Spain: At least 11 people have been confirmed dead and 19 missing after a fast-moving wildfire in southern Spain’s Andalusia, with authorities warning extreme heat and parched ground helped flames spread; many victims are believed to be foreign tourists, and some died while trying to flee outside evacuation routes. Tourism Policy & Community Control: Spain’s Balearic island of Ibiza rejects an “anti-touristification” action guide, saying protests must stay within the law and that illegal activity will be pursued by authorities—not vigilantes. Armenia–World Bank Tourism Push: Armenia and the World Bank will continue work on the €120 million TRIP tourism program to build tourism clusters across regions including wine, resort, adventure, cultural, educational and eco-tourism. Africa Travel Demand Signals: Kenya’s tourism and transport sectors helped drive 5.3% GDP growth in Q1 2026, with double-digit rises in international arrivals and rail passenger numbers. Destination Marketing Moves: Bulgaria plans a “Marshall Plan” to win back German tourists with more flights, tour-operator partnerships and targeted promotion. Tech for Visitor Experiences (India): Andhra Pradesh will roll out AI-powered tourist guides at 100+ destinations via QR codes, offering multilingual voice/text info and personalized recommendations. Tourism Infrastructure (Nepal): Nepal’s Harsingdanda in Lamjung is getting a boost as new electricity reaches the hill, improving evening appeal and supporting local domestic tourism. Tourism Growth (Sri Lanka): Sri Lanka says it has earned over $1.5B from tourism in 2026 so far, as arrivals pass 1.2 million. Tourism & Safety (Bangladesh): Bangladesh Army evacuated 461 stranded tourists from Sajek Valley after heavy rain, landslides and road disruptions. Travel Business Watch: Waterways Leisure Tourism (Cordelia Cruises) approved a 1:10 share split to make stock more affordable and improve trading.