Tripadvisor Awards: Tripadvisor crowned Indonesia’s G.H. Universal Hotel in Bandung as the No. 1 Top Hotel in the world in its 2026 Travelers’ Choice “Best of the Best Hotels,” with rooms starting from about £35 a night. Mountain Tourism Push: Indonesia’s Tourism Ministry backed the BRI Jazz Gunung Series 2026, pitching it as a way to boost mountain destinations like Mount Slamet (June 27) and Mount Bromo (July 25) through music, MSME bazaars, and local culture. Travel Tech in Indonesia: Igloo launched an AI travel insurance assistant in Indonesia that guides users from plan comparison to payment and policy issuance, with human help via WhatsApp when needed. Muslim Sports Tourism: A Mastercard/CrescentRating report says Muslim-friendly sports tourism could reach US$21B by 2030 if destinations clearly share halal and practical travel info. Philippines Quake Disruptions: A 7.8 earthquake off Mindanao killed dozens, triggered tsunami warnings across the region, and left thousands displaced—an immediate reminder for travelers to monitor local advisories. Aviation & Mobility: SAS and Garuda Indonesia launched a codeshare linking Scandinavia and Indonesia, while Riyadh Air prepares its first scheduled route to London.