Bhutan Tourism Uptick: Bhutan welcomed 14,913 international visitors in July 2026, nearly doubling from 7,513 in July 2025 (+98.5%), with India still the biggest source (9,762 visitors, 65.5%). Tourism Recovery Watch: First-half 2026 arrivals rose to 47,343 in May (the year’s peak so far), then eased to 25,195 in June and 9,762 in July, while Phuentsholing remained the busiest entry point in July (4,295 visitors). Border-to-Business Move: From September, the 24-hour SDF waiver will let regional tourists travel beyond Rinchending to Milarepa Lhakhang and the Pachu Community Ecotourism Site via approved packages with licensed guides—aimed at turning Phuentshogling into a destination, not just a stopover. Health Tourism Boost: Bhutan and Thailand signed an MoU to expand complex surgeries at home, including laparoscopic/endoscopic procedures and chronic kidney disease treatment, building on earlier Thai-guided renal transplant work. EV Push: Bhutan targets Nu 7.53bn in fossil-fuel savings by 2030 through faster EV adoption, with charging infrastructure scaling up as EV penetration rises toward 10% of the vehicle fleet. On-the-Ground Comfort: MoICE says public toilets remain a key tourism concern, even as more than 103 facilities have been developed and minimum standards are being rolled out.