Cruise Demand Boost: Oceania Cruises just unveiled holiday and New Year voyages for 2026-27 and 2027-28, with festive music, special menus, Champagne toasts, and Hanukkah menorah lightings across Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas—plus port overnights in places like Barcelona, Bali and Singapore. ASEAN Event Confidence: Cebu says its “seamless” hosting of the 48th ASEAN Leaders’ Summit proved it can stage major international gatherings, aiming to convert global spotlight into repeat visits and investment. Borneo Conservation with Incentives: A Borneo wildlife program is paying local citizen observers for wildlife sightings, targeting better conservation outcomes at far lower cost. Halal Travel Momentum: New forecasts project Muslim visitor arrivals reaching 245m by 2030, with Muslim women driving nearly half of arrivals—pushing destinations toward safer, more digital, more inclusive experiences. Brunei-Relevant Mobility & Logistics: A new fast crew vessel design contract supports Brunei Shell offshore operations, while regional travel costs are easing as fuel surcharges drop to Level 15 (May 16-31). Sports Tourism Safety: Sabah’s Borneo International Marathon is back in focus after calls for better lighting, road upkeep, and traffic safety for future events.