Bhutan Tourism Trade: Bhutan’s Department of Tourism and ABTO kicked off the Bhutan International Travel Mart 2026 in Thimphu (11–13 June), drawing 200+ international buyers from 15 markets and 50+ Bhutan exhibitors as the country pushes high-value tourism partnerships. Clean Trails for Adventure Tourism: Volunteers backed by the Department of Tourism collected 189 sacks of waste along the Snowman Trek route (Gasa to Bumthang), using 30 horses to move trash for proper disposal—part of Snowman Race preparations. Monsoon Safety Watch: ICIMOD warns that even with below-normal monsoon rainfall in the Hindu Kush-Himalaya (including Bhutan), short bursts of intense rain, landslide risk, and drought-and-flood swings remain high—urging communities to follow short-term advisories. Travel Access & Fees: A wider tourism trend is emerging across the world: “access fees” at popular destinations, while Bhutan already charges an entry tax (Daily Sustainable Development Fee) for international visitors. Cross-Border Convenience: India and Nepal launched a UPI–NPI peer-to-peer remittance link (from June 6), making instant digital money transfers easier for travellers and businesses across the region.