Lufthansa Fuel Shock: Lufthansa Group widened its 2026 profit outlook to €1.7–€2.2bn as jet-fuel volatility keeps booking cycles short and costs hard to fully offset. River Travel Disruption: Europe’s drought is hitting the Rhine and Danube hard, cutting power generation, raising transport costs, and threatening tourism and industry along shrinking waterways. Berlin Serviced Apartments Boom: FU.Life Group signed a long-term lease for 217 serviced apartments at Boulevard Berlin, with an opening targeted for 2028 as the retail centre shifts toward mixed-use living. Hotel Investment Watch: Invesco Real Estate sold Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht (122 rooms) to a Singapore-listed consortium, keeping it under a long-term Hyatt lease. Visa Overstay Rule: Germany says overstaying a visa can trigger automatic rejection for future Schengen applications, with one stated exception if authorities are contacted in time. Safety Alert for Divers: Two divers died after an emergency ascent from about 80m at Lake Constance near Überlingen. Air Links Return: Syria and Iraq resumed direct flights to Russia, though Western travel warnings remain in place. Cyber Risk on Hotel Wi-Fi: Microsoft warns Russian-linked attackers have hijacked captive portals in hotels and conference centres to steal credentials and deploy malware. Tourism Security Reality Check: Syria says visitor numbers jumped in H1, but tourism remains irregular and depends on flights, security, and services. Travel Tech SEO Push: Airtripmaker expanded its keyword and route landing-page strategy to help travellers find flights to India and Europe, plus business and first-class options.