Iran-war travel squeeze in Asia: Soaring jet fuel and ceasefire uncertainty are pushing up prices and triggering flight cancellations across Southeast Asia, with tourism-dependent economies like Thailand and Vietnam feeling the hit. EU border hassle for Brits: Greece says it won’t exempt British passport holders from biometric Entry/Exit System checks this summer, despite earlier UK-linked hints of “fast-tracking.” Eid travel surge: Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen hit an all-time daily flight record on May 31 as Eid al-Adha crowds boosted regional travel demand. UK staycation momentum: A new Sykes Holiday Cottages index puts St Ives top for 2026, with Gen Z driving UK breaks and multi-stop trips. Tourism safety + disruption: A UK resort attraction reopened after two years of storm damage, while Spain’s Santiago de Compostela airport resumed after a month-long closure for runway works. Holiday planning scams: Travelers are warned to be extra careful with QR codes and booking links as “quishing” and reservation-hijack scams ramp up for summer. Local tourism growth stories: Bahrain credits its “We Miss You” push for strong Eid-linked growth, and Cross River in Nigeria unveiled Carnival Calabar 2026’s theme to boost cultural tourism.