Marriott Backtracks on Artsakh “Genocide-Tourism”: Marriott Bonvoy has removed a controversial 14-hour tour package that promoted visits to Shushi and Stepanakert in ethnically cleansed Artsakh, after a fast international backlash led by ANCA and partners. Armenia Tourism Push in Romania: Armenia’s Tourism Committee and an Armenian tour operator promoted the country as a year-round destination at Bucharest’s Strada Armeneasca festival, with Romanian visitor numbers reported up sharply year-on-year. Armenian Business Pitch in India: Armenia’s ambassador to India presented economic indicators and investment opportunities at a Hyderabad conclave, highlighting export expansion and the TRIPP route, plus tourism and investment support channels. Travel Disruption Watch: Canada’s WestJet faced major cancellations after a flight attendants’ strike began. Regional Travel Safety Alerts: The U.S. Embassy in Jordan warned Americans about possible Middle East escalation and flight disruptions. Local Travel Ideas: A two-day amateur bicycle race around Lake Sevan is planned for August, and a Vayots Dzor honey festival spotlights local food and nature.