Middle East Travel Risk: Trump declared the US-Iran ceasefire “over” after fresh strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, with the US launching new attacks on Iran and Iran claiming strikes on US-linked sites in Bahrain and Kuwait—raising fears of renewed disruption for flights, shipping and summer travel. Market Shock for Travellers: The renewed escalation pushed oil higher and prompted an IMF cut to the Middle East 2026 growth forecast to 0.7%, a reminder that travel costs can swing fast when energy routes tighten. Bahrain Tourism-SME Push: Bahrain’s Tourism Minister met Bahrain Development Bank CEO Dalal Al Qais to boost tourism investment and financing for tourism and events SMEs under the Tourism Strategy 2022–2026 and Bahrain Economic Vision 2030. New Routes for GCC Holidays: Oman Air and Discovery Travel launched a Bahrain–Salalah charter for Khareef, running weekly from 10 July (Fridays), adding 1,134 seats and boosting Muscat–Salalah capacity. Hospitality Expansion: Gulf Hotels Group signed an MoU to develop a luxury island resort in the Maldives’ Kaafu Atoll, marking its first Indian Ocean investment. Events & Careers: FAB Superstars Awards winners were revealed in Bengaluru, spotlighting travel food and beverage talent.