Acropolis Attack: A 60-year-old man was arrested after stabbing two Greek-American tourists near the Acropolis entrance in Athens; police say injuries are not life-threatening and the suspect had prior mental health and knife-related history. Tourist Safety Push: Curaçao’s tourism ministry met with the Tourist Board and Tourism Police (Politur) to review visitor safety and plan longer-term security steps. Tourism Growth, New Angles: China’s inbound travel is surging in 2026, with 22.91 million trips in H1 and 77.7% visa-free entries, while younger travelers chase lifestyle and tech-led experiences; Jingdezhen is also trending with young summer visitors. Eco & Heritage Development: Terra Landscape Architectural Award winners highlight earthen design in Morocco, Ecuador and Iraq; Telangana is drafting an eco-tourism plan around tiger reserves and forest sites. Travel Disruption & Risk: Wildfires are affecting tourism in parts of the US, while Sedona is spending on tourism crisis messaging as the Pocket Fire recovery continues. Local Culture & Events: Indonesia hosted a halal culinary festival in Kediri to boost halal food tourism and creative businesses. Wildlife Watch: Zimbabwe temporarily closed Victoria Falls rainforest after a wandering elephant.