Tourism Infrastructure Push: The Centre has sanctioned 117 tourism projects worth ₹5,756.62 crore to upgrade facilities and connectivity across India, including Swadesh Darshan 2.0, PRASHAD and tribal homestay initiatives. Konkan Connectivity: Maharashtra Maritime Board has begun feasibility studies for a Mumbai–Ratnagiri seaplane service, with route and landing-site checks at Bhagwati and Bhatye. Air Travel Update: Air India has deployed its new Boeing 787-9 on the Mumbai–London Heathrow route, adding Premium Economy on the service. Domestic Aviation: India’s domestic airlines carried 864.04 lakh passengers in H1 2026, up 1.44% year-on-year, though June saw a slight dip. Travel Safety & Scams: Odisha Police shut down eight fake hotel booking websites ahead of Puri’s Rath Yatra and urged verified bookings only. Weather Advisory: Ladakh has issued a caution note for tourists and residents to avoid vulnerable areas amid heavy rain risks. Local Travel Costs: Toll rates around Jaipur have been revised, with increases of ₹5–₹30 depending on vehicle type. Digital Payments for Travel: India and Spain agreed to fast-track technical talks on linking UPI with Bizum, with tourism and mobility among the collaboration areas. Space Tourism Buzz (Indirect): Skyroot’s Vikram-1 private rocket success continues to fuel India’s travel-to-innovation interest.