Brunei Tourism Planning: Brunei Tourism Development Department is inviting local stakeholders to submit proposals for Visit Brunei Year 2027, aiming to showcase Brunei’s culture, nature, products and tourism experiences while creating new opportunities for businesses and communities. Regional Travel Disruption: Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau eruption has extended airport closures and flight disruptions across western Indonesia, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers and forcing airlines to cancel or reroute services. Borneo Haze Alert: Transboundary haze from Indonesian fires has triggered emergency measures in Malaysia’s Sarawak, with residents reporting severe air-quality impacts that also reach Brunei. Thailand Entry Rules: Thailand will cut visa-free tourism stays from 60 to 30 days for 60 nationalities from Sept 15, with a one-time extension option still available via immigration. Tourism Calendar: The Asian Games 2026 in Japan (Aichi-Nagoya) run Sept 19–Oct 4, with early competition starting Sept 10—useful for travel planning across the region. Travel Authorisations: South Korea expands K-ETA eligibility to 116 countries/territories, and New Zealand’s NZeTA visa-waiver programme covers about 60 countries including Brunei. Local Prize for Travel Vouchers: NBT Toyota Brunei’s “Fuel Your Vacation Rewards” grand prize of B$8,000 went to a customer winner, with travel vouchers as part of the campaign.