Aviation & Tourism Connectivity: Vietnam’s Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) hosted a Vietnam–China aviation and tourism connectivity program in Shanghai, bringing together airport operators, travel agencies and charter flight players to map new cooperation opportunities. Hotel Honors: Three Singapore luxury hotels—Raffles Hotel Singapore, The St. Regis Singapore and The Fullerton Bay Hotel—were named Condé Nast Traveller Triple Crown 2026 properties. China Travel Tech for Nature Risks: China’s AI-driven Global Aerosol-Meteorology Forecasting System is improving dust-storm and air-pollution warnings in Gansu, helping residents reschedule travel and take health precautions. Infrastructure Boost for Tourism: Guizhou’s Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge (opened Sept 2025) is drawing selfie-seeking visitors while also speeding highway access and expanding 5G coverage for nearby towns, including Tianlong Tunpu. Outbound Push: Trip.com says it will invest 15 billion yuan over five years to promote China globally, targeting 200 million international visitors. Geopolitics & Travel: Xi Jinping will visit North Korea June 8–9, signaling deeper ties as exchanges rebuild after years of disruption. Pet Travel Culture: A viral case of a celebrity border collie’s death in China is reigniting debate over companion-animal protections.