Tourism Deals & Demand: The Philippines’ Department of Tourism launched “Discover More to Love,” offering 3,000+ discounted hotel, tour, flight and bundled travel offers—up to 70% off via industry partners—though the site reportedly crashed on launch day. Air Connectivity: Philippine Airlines will restart nonstop Manila–Dubai flights from Oct. 2, 2026 (four weekly at first, ramping toward daily), aiming to boost travel for Filipinos, tourists and business travelers. Airline Partnerships: British Airways and Porter Airlines announced a codeshare that adds 17 Canadian destinations to BA bookings, with Avios and tier points for BA members. Customer Experience at Airports: East Midlands Airport says revamped security with next-generation scanners helps 99.7% of passengers clear pre-flight checks in under 15 minutes. Tourism Spending Snapshot: Romania saw foreign non-resident tourist spend of EUR 283.6m in Q1 2026, led by accommodation and restaurants, plus strong recreation spending. Safety & Disruption: Europe’s heatwave continues to disrupt travel and healthcare, with warnings and operational impacts across the region. Destination Marketing Tech: A new guide targets DMOs with micro-influencer strategies built for measurable visitation and ROI.