Visitor Levy Debate: England’s new visitor levy/tourist tax is back in focus as York and North Yorkshire mayor David Skaith faces questions over how charges could hit smaller operators and VAT, with ministers pushing local powers to raise money for high streets, transport and events. Rail Disruption Fix: From September 20, UK rail passengers whose trains are cancelled can use another operator’s service within two hours on their existing ticket, with no extra charge. Canary Islands Wildfire Warning: Spain’s AEMET has issued very high to extreme fire-risk alerts covering the Canary Islands, urging Brits to check local conditions and airline updates. Local Tourism Watch: Dubrovnik reports 1.05m tourists and 3.4m overnight stays so far this year, with the UK as its top source market. UK Travel Safety: Two British nationals are confirmed among three deaths after a light aircraft crash in the Swiss Alps near Leukerbad, with the FCDO supporting families. Food & Leisure: Bury Market’s £33m new food hall is set to open for Christmas, with a flexi-hall expected to be ready by late November. Wellness Breaks: A Yorkshire Dales retreat, Broughton Sanctuary near Skipton, is highlighted among the UK’s best wellness retreats. Cycling & Health: Scotland’s Leith Walk sees bicycles outnumber cars in a commuter survey, adding momentum to active travel. Tourism & Jobs Abroad: Western Australia says visitor spend hit $19.2bn with 11m overnight visitors, and the UK remains its biggest source market.