Diplomacy & Travel Disruption: US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials arrived in Switzerland for nuclear and ceasefire talks, but Iran also announced the Strait of Hormuz is shut again—raising fresh uncertainty for global travel and oil-linked costs. Heatwave Alerts: Spain cancelled a Madrid World Cup fan-zone screening due to an orange heat warning (up to 40C), while France and the UK issued red/amber heat measures affecting outdoor events and visitor safety. World Cup Travel Rules: The US said it won’t ease Iran’s World Cup travel restrictions for matches in Los Angeles and Seattle, keeping a tight 24-hour venue plan that’s already sparked complaints. Tourism Demand Bounce: Dubai tourism is gearing up for a rebound as UK travel warnings ease and the US-Iran framework boosts confidence. Customer Experience & Retail Travel Perks: Walmart+ pushed summer convenience with a 50% off annual membership deal, highlighting free grocery delivery and travel discounts. Exam Travel Stress (India): NEET-UG re-exam day saw commuting problems and centre access issues, with officials also responding to claims about overseas centre changes. Safety & Fraud: Korea reported a sharp rise in scams targeting foreign visitors, including K-pop merchandise fraud. Travel Business Moves: Jet2 expanded Stansted summer 2027 routes, adding Tunisia plus several new destinations.