Touring & Trade: A former police officer turned travel agent made her first touring sale after attending ATAS in Silverstone, booking a 10-day Kenya safari-and-beach trip for a client. Faster Getaways: Spain’s rural tourism boom is being fuelled by shorter, closer trips—bubble-style stays like Miluna near Madrid show how “the night is the destination” is reshaping holidays. Long-Haul Demand: During China’s week-long National Day break, travel products for Europe jumped more than 40% as travellers build multi-country itineraries. Health Alert for Travellers: West Nile virus is spreading in parts of Europe, with nine deaths reported in the Netherlands and cases linked to mosquito bites. EU Border Rules: The EES biometric entry system is still causing friction for UK travellers heading to Schengen, with some countries seeking more time to fully roll it out. Spain Housing Shock: New proposals could hit empty second homes in Spain with surcharges up to 100%, raising fresh concerns for British expats. Climate & Ski Travel: Switzerland’s glaciers have lost nearly one-fifth of their ice since 2021, a warning sign for future winter tourism. Hotel Pricing Tech: Booking Holdings’ new AI agent Lola is designed to undercut its own hotel prices for members, pushing the travel market toward more direct deals.