UN Tourism Diplomacy: Saudi Arabia’s tourism minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb met France and Indonesia counterparts in Toledo, signing a joint action program to boost sustainable growth, destination competitiveness, investment and skills exchange. Road-Trip Safety: Wyoming State Parks and DOT are urging summer travelers to be wind-aware on I-25, I-80 and U.S. 287, warning RVs and trailers can face dangerous blowovers in gusts. Record-Breaking Tourism: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers visited La Crosse as the state marks a fourth straight year of tourism records, citing $27B in 2025 economic impact. Travel Budget Pressure: AAA Michigan says rising gas and airfare are reshaping summer plans, with more people weighing driving vs flying to cruise ports. World Cup Travel & Health: Atlanta’s World Cup fan festival highlights the public-health challenge of mass gatherings as visitors mix and move across the city. Digital Tourism Push: Andhra Pradesh’s Shilparamam revamped its website to expand cultural outreach with mobile-friendly travel guidance. Aviation & Tourism Funding: Bangladesh proposed Tk 1,884 crore for civil aviation and tourism, including airport upgrades and expanded terminal capacity. Scam Alert: A Rome ice-cream “topping” scam left an American couple paying €44 for two gelatos, prompting warnings to check receipts carefully. Tech for Travel: WTTC puts biometrics and digital identity at the top of its travel priorities for safer, smoother journeys.