Travel-Safety & Scams: The U.S. FTC warns vacation planners about fake hotel/flight ads, lookalike websites, and “unpaid toll” texts that push people to pay scammers instead of official agencies. Middle East Shipping Disruption: The U.S. reimposed its blockade of Iranian ports after attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump dropped a planned 20% transit fee and floated Gulf “trade and investment” deals—raising new risks for global travel and airline planning. Airline Upgrades: Air New Zealand detailed new Boeing 777 cabin retrofits, including lie-flat Business Premier seats and refreshed Economy entertainment. Tourism Compliance & Ethics: Investigators say Laos illegal wildlife shopping sites targeting Chinese tour groups are expanding despite enforcement. Travel Industry Growth: Radisson Hotel Group highlighted Southeast Asia-Pacific expansion plans, while American Airlines announced new daily ONT–Chicago O’Hare service. Consumer Travel Experience: WestJet flight attendants staged a protest as contract talks continue, with possible strike action looming. Local Tourism & Infrastructure: Pasadena approved a major overhaul to its grid communications system, and NYC moved toward ending Central Park horse carriage tours. EV Charging: XYDF promoted scalable DC fast-charging solutions for commercial and fleet use.