Tourism Pulse (Sarajevo Canton): Sarajevo Canton says 2025 delivered a record 854,957 arrivals and 1,967,853 overnight stays, with arrivals up 28.5% and stays up 32.3% versus 2023—plus tourists are sticking around longer. Tourism Momentum (First half 2026): New data for 2026’s first six months shows 348,531 arrivals and 674,518 overnight stays, with foreign visitors making up 82.5% of arrivals and 85% of nights; biggest growth came from Greece, plus strong gains from Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Denmark, and the US. Regional Travel & Connectivity: Israir says it’s awaiting final approval for new Tel Aviv routes to Tokyo and Miami, and it also plans 2027 European destinations including Split and Sarajevo. Travel Policy (UK visas): The UK published a list of 45 countries whose citizens need a visa even for landside transit, including Bosnia and Herzegovina—important for travelers with UK stopovers. Sports Tourism Link: Leeds’ Tarik Muharemovic scored for Bosnia and Herzegovina in a Nations League win, a reminder of how football keeps drawing attention to the region. Geopolitics Watch: Bosnian Serb leaders met Russia’s Vladimir Putin ahead of the weekend election, underscoring the political backdrop that can affect travel sentiment.