Aviation & Connectivity: flydubai will add a second daily flight to Bangkok from July 18, building on its July 1 Don Mueang service and taking its Thailand schedule to up to 21 weekly flights, with further expansion planned to Aleppo (July 20) and Pokhara (Sept 23). Tourism Policy & Industry: PM Balendra Shah told women entrepreneurs the government will support their entrepreneurship and help get their products into tourism sites and markets, including through trade fairs and a proposed “Ma Udhyami” trademark push. Nepal Tourism Board: Five new members were appointed to the Nepal Tourism Board via open competition, aiming to strengthen tourism policy, investment and public-private partnerships. Safety for Travellers: ADB flags the Nepal-India digital payment corridor as a major opportunity to boost trade, tourism and remittances via interoperable cross-border payments. Environment & Responsible Travel: Bukipatan in Dhorpatan is seeing rising non-biodegradable waste from visitors, while new research warns microplastics have reached Nepal’s high-altitude Tilicho Lake. Mount Everest Pressure: Nepal’s Everest climbing season hit a record 1,000+ summits, renewing debate over overcrowding and permit limits. Weather: Monsoon conditions are active with heavy rain and lightning risk in several hilly provinces, urging travel caution. Governance: Parliament is taking a two-week break due to lack of new bills, and Sudurpaschim faces a political crisis after CM Shah dismisses UML ministers.