Bay of Kotor Spotlight: Montenegro’s dramatic Bay of Kotor (Boka) is being framed as a UNESCO-protected “fjords-in-the-Adriatic” escape, with highlights like Perast, Risan’s Roman mosaics, and Kotor’s medieval walls and cat-filled lanes. Tivat Travel Push: A travel guide is putting Tivat front and center, calling it Montenegro’s “underrated” Mediterranean stop thanks to superyacht marinas, promenades, and seven nearby beaches—plus easy access from Tivat Airport. Tourism & Environment Watch: Ulcinj’s Salina, a key flamingo and pelican stop, is reported to be fading fast as salt pumping stopped after the company closed in 2013, raising fears the habitat could be lost within a few years. Money Moves for Visitors: Instant payments have launched in Montenegro (and Bosnia and Herzegovina), aiming to make transfers faster for travelers and locals alike. Luxury Hospitality Signal: Aman’s expansion momentum is noted via a Shinsegae–OKO partnership that includes Aman/Janu projects, with Janu already referenced as operating in Montenegro. Visa/Entry Admin: Montenegro is also publishing/refreshing visa-free entry lists for 2026, including rules for eligible African countries and stay limits. Travel Safety Note: A report links violence against Israelis in Budva, Montenegro, to a wider pattern of attacks on travelers, underscoring the need for vigilance. On-the-ground Travel Culture: A broader travel feature highlights how lodges and destinations are turning souvenirs into hands-on workshops—an angle that fits Montenegro’s culture-led tourism appeal.