Tourism Trade: Bhutan’s first Bhutan International Travel Mart (BITM) 2026 opened in Thimphu (11–13 June), drawing 200+ international buyers from 15 markets and 50+ Bhutanese exhibitors, as the country pushes beyond “destination marketing” toward long-term partnerships with tour operators, airlines and hotels. Travel Safety & Climate: ICIMOD warns that even with below-normal monsoon rainfall across the Hindu Kush–Himalaya (including Bhutan), disaster risk stays high due to short bursts of intense rain, rising temperatures, and flash-flood/landslide threats. Clean Tourism: Volunteers backed by the Department of Tourism collected 189 sacks of waste along the Snowman Trek route (Gasa to Bumthang), using horses to move trash for proper disposal—part of preparations for the Snowman Race. Local Governance (Tourism Gateway): The Election Commission of Bhutan has announced Fourth Dzongkhag Thromde Tshogde Elections for Phuentsholing and Thimphu, with postal voter registration open until June 18. Religious Tourism Logistics: Kuensel Phodrang in Thimphu is ready for month-long Kathrid Empowerment and Kyilchog Dorji Threngwa, with expanded toilets, medical tents, and 13 large LED screens to help thousands of devotees plan their visit.