Tourism Recovery: Bhutan welcomed 14,913 international visitors in July 2026, nearly doubling from 7,513 in July 2025 (+98.5%), with Indians still the biggest share (65.5%) and steady growth from other markets. Travel Access & Borders: India added 11 new e-Visa entry points, bringing the total to 88—crucially including Jaigaon and Darranga on the India-Bhutan route to improve eastern Bhutan connectivity (though the e-Visa portal update is still pending). Luxury Travel Spotlight: Forbes Travel Guide unveiled its 2026 Edge List, featuring Amankora’s “Ultimate Amankora Journey” across Bhutan’s five valleys. Local Tourism & Nature: Ladakh launched India’s first Black-Necked Crane Festival (with Bhutan and Nepal participation), linking wildlife conservation to eco-tourism and local livelihoods—good inspiration for Bhutan’s nature-led travel story. Sustainable Travel Buzz: A new “Noise-Free Nations” index ranks Bhutan as the quietest country, citing low tourist density and vast forested terrain. Health & Comfort for Travelers: Bhutan expanded home-based peritoneal dialysis, easing patient travel burdens—another sign of improving services for visitors and residents alike.