Cruise & Arctic Deals: Cruise demand is surging, and expedition travel is getting a boost: CLIA says expedition/exploration passenger numbers rose 22% (2023–2024) and capacity could jump sharply by 2029, with interest in Arctic adventures and Northern Lights trips. A new National Geographic–Lindblad offer adds up to $2,000 per person in air credit for select 2027 expeditions booked via its Air Department (Sept. 15–Nov. 4, 2026), including routes tied to Norway’s polar region. Cruise Industry Spotlight: Cruise360 Australasia opened in Sydney with record turnout and a warning that Australia and New Zealand are losing ships to other regions, even as global cruise growth continues. Travel Costs Watch: Greenpeace research finds public transport ticket prices are rising in 14 European capitals over three years, including Norway’s capital, and calls for affordable “climate tickets” to make transit more accessible. Norway in the News: Norway is also mentioned in a European Entry/Exit System (EES) update: citizens of 29 countries (plus Cyprus and Ireland) are exempt from EES registration for short Schengen stays. Tourism Partnerships: Emirates kicked off Arabian Travel Market 2026 with seven tourism board deal signings/renewals across destinations including Seychelles, Mauritius, Madagascar, Sharjah, Malaysia and Finland, aiming to drive inbound traffic through marketing and fam trips.