Travel & Tourism (Italy-linked): Uber is rolling out a boat booking service across Europe’s coastal cities, including Italy, letting travelers reserve skippers and vessels directly in the Uber app from mid-June 2026. Air Travel & Demand: Wizz Air reported a strong May boost heading into summer, with passenger traffic up 26.1% year-on-year and more routes resuming, including flights to Israel from cities such as Milan and Rome. Tourism Markets Watch: The Canary Islands saw its first notable drop in foreign tourism since the pandemic, down 8.3% year-on-year in April—an indicator of how uncertainty is affecting holiday planning. Travel Behavior: A new Omio pronunciation guide highlights how Brits avoid trips (and even ordering food) when they worry about mispronouncing destinations. Energy & Hospitality (Italy): JA is deploying large-scale battery systems (JAPlanet) across Sicily, including at a 200-bedroom hotel in Palermo, as businesses push for more energy flexibility. Sports Tourism Angle: England’s Ashes backlash is driving a “fresh start” narrative at Lord’s, while World Cup 2026 squads and commercial build-up continue to shape travel interest.