World Tourism Day 2026—AI push: Qatar is rolling out an AI-led visitor journey, from an “AI Trip Concierge” and digital visa handling to biometric “Fast Pass” at Hamad Airport and AI-powered discovery tools for Doha. Digital tourism in practice: Indonesia expands cross-border QR payments for tourists via QRIS Antarnegara and launches an “Indonesia Travel Pack” to simplify payments and connectivity for international visitors. Tech + travel policy: Bahrain is testing smart border corridor tech and AI document checks to speed passenger processing while tightening security. Domestic travel incentives: Telangana is considering “tourism coupons” to get Hyderabad’s IT workforce exploring more of the state on weekends. Cruise comeback: Princess Cruises says it will double New Zealand port calls in 2028/29, aiming to revive capacity after recent downturns. Family-friendly planning: Experts highlight Italy and the Mediterranean as top multigenerational picks for mixing beaches, culture, food, and flexible activity levels. Weather disruptions: Uttarakhand suspends Char Dham and Hemkund Sahib pilgrimages for two days due to heavy-rain alerts; coastal flooding warnings hit Ocean City and Long Beach Island. Adventure tourism: Sungai Dungun in Malaysia is reviving kayaking as a 10km recreational route to boost local income.