Cruise Capacity for the South Pacific: Norwegian Cruise Line is extending its 2026–27 South Pacific season with added Norwegian Spirit itineraries, including more multi-island cruises that appeal to Australians seeking culture and easy “unpack once” travel. Vanuatu Visitor Insights: The Pacific Tourism Organisation and Vanuatu Tourism Office have published Vanuatu’s 2025 International Visitor Survey results, highlighting strong destination appeal driven by culture, nature and adventure, with many first-time visitors. El Niño Watch in Vanuatu: Vanuatu has declared an El Niño watch, warning of warmer ocean conditions and uneven, reduced rainfall, with government planning focused on water support and protecting agriculture and outer islands. Regional Tourism & Culture Link: Tourism Solomons has backed ‘Aelan Riddim 26’, featuring artists from Vanuatu and across Melanesia, underlining how festivals are being used to grow regional creative economies. Health Sector Focus: Vanuatu’s Ministry of Health is pushing non-communicable disease and cancer care progress, citing nursing shortages and looking to Solomon Islands and PNG for workforce solutions. Border Security Push: Pacific customs leaders are meeting in Nadi to strengthen border security and cooperation as drug trafficking and organised crime target maritime and aviation routes.