Tourism & Travel Policy: Jordan launched the “Ahlan Jordan” digital platform to boost inbound tourism, offering 3–8 day packages with hotel stays (including Petra), transport, guides, and site entry tickets. Safety for Travelers: Japan warned of possible rapid security deterioration across the Middle East, keeping Palestinian Territories at Level 4 (immediate evacuation) and advising travelers to avoid military areas and check advisories often. Heritage Under Threat: UNESCO is set to expand its “in danger” list, with votes next week that could include threatened Palestinian sites such as Sebastia in the West Bank. Holy Land Tourism Pressure: Israel threatened to seize ancient water reservoirs near Bethlehem, escalating control efforts around Solomon’s Pools—an area locals and visitors use for recreation. Local Travel Disruption & Protest: Venice saw protests against U.S. Ambassador Tilman Fertitta’s superyacht arrival, with demonstrators also backing Palestinians and criticizing luxury tourism and security crackdowns. City Politics With Travel Implications: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he’s consulting on whether he could arrest Netanyahu if he visits for the UN General Assembly in September. West Bank Movement Limits: A report highlights how checkpoints and raids keep Palestinians’ movement severely restricted, with the number of checkpoints exceeding 900 in 2026.