Overtourism Watch: Venice’s day-tripper fee model is pushing travelers to look elsewhere, with Comacchio in Emilia-Romagna pitched as a “Venice-like” canal escape without the crush. Adventure & Safety: Two 17-year-old trekkers were rescued after getting lost near Machi Prabalgad in Panvel, aided by local villagers and volunteers. Cruise & Expeditions: Aurora Expeditions opened its Northern Hemisphere 2028 bookings with 29 departures across 20 countries, while Atlas Ocean marked World Navigator’s fifth birthday and Oceania Cruises announced “Curated Conversations” with tech, film and arts speakers for 2027. Weather & Marine Risks: Scientists are tagging sharks to improve hurricane intensity forecasts, and the NHC is monitoring multiple tropical waves in the Atlantic and Pacific. Family Travel Deals: England’s free under-16 bus travel ends Aug 31, with the summer scheme set to lift soon. Wildlife Encounter: A Connecticut man needed stitches after a rare shark attack during a guided snorkeling trip in the Bahamas. Travel Disruption: Emirates temporarily suspended A380 service to Prague and Glasgow, with the superjumbo set to return from Oct 1.