Venice Lagoon Wildlife: Flamingos (“fenicotteri”) are showing up in record numbers in Venice, with conservation efforts restoring wetlands and boosting wintering counts to nearly 24,000. Pope & Pilgrimage Tourism: Pope Leo XIV’s June visit to Spain includes a Mass at Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia on June 10, marking Gaudí’s 100th death anniversary and the basilica’s new tower inauguration. EU Border Chaos for Brits: The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is driving fresh travel warnings for summer, with passengers urged to plan for longer queues and possible delays at Schengen airports. Albania Resort Tensions: Violent clashes erupted in Zvërnec over a luxury tourism project linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, raising alarms about environmental damage and Greek minority property rights. Ebola Watch: WHO reports Ebola recoveries in DR Congo, while suspected cases are being investigated in Italy and Brazil tied to travel from affected areas. Iran War Hits Travel Demand: Soaring jet fuel costs and uncertainty around the Iran ceasefire are pressuring Southeast Asia’s tourism economies, with flight cancellations and higher prices expected. Air Safety/Disruption: A United flight to Spain turned back after a Bluetooth device was named “BOMB,” triggering a security alert and evacuation at Newark. Nordic Spa Breaks: A roundup highlights top Scandinavian spa stays, betting on sauna-and-cold-bathing traditions to sell wellness holidays.