Gambia Travel & Tourism: Jet2 has announced direct charter flights from London Gatwick to Banjul for The Gambia Experience this winter, running twice weekly from Nov 3 to Apr 27, 2027, with extra Monday services around Christmas/New Year; TUI also offers regional departures from Birmingham and Manchester, and Enter Air will cover an interim autumn demand period (Oct 9–30). Local Travel Safety & Comfort: After violent anti-government protests linked to severe blackout unrest, Gambian authorities banned unauthorised demonstrations and police warned against night-time gatherings, as the government moves to restore power. Energy Upgrade Watch: President Adama Barrow says a 24MW generation unit will be commissioned by end of October and a 50MW solar facility in Soma is awarded to improve electricity reliability—key for hotels and tourism businesses. Study/Outdoors Angle: A Harvard-led report warns parts of West Africa’s coast are eroding fast, with “hard engineering” like groynes potentially shifting erosion to nearby communities—important for coastal planning and beach tourism. Education & Community: The TUI Junior Academy is launching in The Gambia with Green-Up Gambia, targeting 300 pupils across 30 schools for environmental bootcamps and field visits.