Travel Alerts: The UK Foreign Office updated guidance for trips to Georgia, flagging the country’s “very strict” anti-drugs rules (including codeine-containing non-prescription meds) and advising travellers to carry prescriptions and original packaging. Border Chaos: British holidaymakers are being warned of up to six-hour queues at EU airports as the Entry/Exit System (EES) rolls out, with airlines warning of longer processing times and missed flights. Local Rules, Big Impact: In Sardinia, Punta Molentis has banned umbrellas for visitors aged 10–65, with a €10 beach access fee and tighter limits on who can bring shade. Tourism Policy: The EU Commission unveiled its first-ever strategies for islands and coastal communities, aiming to tackle connectivity, energy, environment and overdependence on tourism. Safety & Compliance: The EU Air Safety List update keeps 154 airlines banned from European skies, with Kyrgyz carriers removed after safety improvements and Air Express Algeria added. Dubrovnik Spotlight: Dubrovnik is being promoted as a sustainable, better-managed destination after a BBC feature, while a study ranks it Europe’s top “hidden gem” for marriage proposals. World Cup Travel: Germany’s players are subsidising supporter transport to the World Cup match in New Jersey, after fans faced steep local travel costs. Diplomacy & Tourism Links: Greece and Saudi Arabia discussed boosting tourism cooperation, including skills and destination promotion.