Volcanic Travel Disruption: Ash from Vanuatu’s Ambae (Manaro Voui) eruption is grounding or delaying flights, with Vanuatu Tourism urging travellers to confirm transit plans with airlines, tour operators and accommodation providers. Visa Clarity for Visitors: Vanuatu Immigration has published the official 2026 list of 23 visa-exempt countries, including the US, Canada, UK, Australia (and others), making planning easier for inbound travellers. Cruise Reality Check: Carnival Adventure passengers missed Mystery Island after a Port Vila departure delay and Vanuatu biosecurity rules (no overnight island travel), with refunds and onboard credit offered. Tourism Support on the Ground: Carnival donated tableware to Vanuatu’s outer-island bungalow and guest house operators via the Department of Tourism—600 glasses plus 1,500 plates and bowls. Adventure Tourism Push: ATTA presented findings from its Vanuatu Adventure Tourism Destination Index at the Vanuatu Tourism Market Forum, highlighting the gap between Vanuatu’s offering and global awareness and recommending more UNESCO moves and international media familiarisation. Local Produce Supply Challenge: Vanuatu’s Department of Tourism met hospitality operators to discuss the weak, unreliable supply of local produce—especially vegetables and eggs—linking tourism growth with agriculture. Health Preparedness: Vanuatu ran a national measles response simulation in Port Vila to test how an imported case could spread, focusing on vaccination, surveillance, logistics and cross-sector coordination.