Phuentsholing Tourism Push: Bhutan’s busiest southern gateway, Phuentsholing, has launched a new destination brand (“Prosperous Phuentshogling”), digital visitor services, and plans for online payments and booking—aimed at helping travellers move from quick transit to longer stays. Project 108 Build-Up (Border Logistics): India’s Assam is setting up a temporary immigration office at Dadgiri-Hatisar for a month ahead of Bhutan’s Nov 1 “Project 108” Jangchub Chortens, with officials expecting thousands of visitors and working on border-area cleanliness and heritage features. Project 108 Sacred Prep: Bhutan’s Zhung Dratshang says the inner relics for the 108 chortens are in the final stretch, with a 21-day consecration practice underway before placement on Nov 1. Culture & Tourism Calendar: Trongsa’s Black Mountain festival returns Oct 2–4, expanding beyond the usual venue via a highway activation and spotlighting local communities, crafts, food, and the Garp-Lung-Ghi Khorlo Bangjug cross-country race. Travel Business Spotlight: Thimphu’s first ramen shop, Hayate Ramen, marks its 10th anniversary—an uphill success story of adapting Japanese ramen to Bhutan’s high-altitude conditions. Sports Travel: Bhutan’s national cricket team has arrived in Kathmandu to prepare for the ICC T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier in Malaysia, with practice matches planned in Pokhara.