U.S. Citizenship Crackdown: President Trump signed fresh executive orders to tighten birthright citizenship and clamp down on “birth tourism,” setting up another likely court fight after a Supreme Court setback. Europe Heat & Travel Disruption: A Europe-wide heatwave is worsening wildfires and drought, while Italy’s cities face red alerts and power measures—conditions that can reshape summer itineraries fast. Overtourism Workarounds: Amsterdam’s anti-tourism push and Venice-style day-tripper fees are driving travelers toward lesser-crowded canal cities, as overtourism pressure keeps rising. Mallorca Eclipse Chaos: Mallorca is rolling out road restrictions around the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse, with traffic controls starting early in some areas. Azores Airline Shock: The Azores is urging urgent action to bring back low-cost capacity after Ryanair’s exit, as overnight stays keep falling for a ninth straight month. Tourism Policy & Costs: A survey flags common tourist traps abroad—overpriced food, taxi markups, hidden card fees, and fake guides—costing travelers about £200 on average. Aviation Connectivity: Africa’s leaders are pushing for faster open skies implementation to cut air-travel costs and boost tourism and trade. Hotel Outlook: CoStar and Tourism Economics upgraded the U.S. hotel performance outlook for 2026, citing stronger leisure and business demand. Local Disruption: Prague’s historic center is still dealing with construction and transport upgrades that are hurting foot traffic during peak season. Indigenous Tourism Growth: Indigenous-led, hands-on experiences are expanding across Canada, timed with International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on Aug. 9.