Air Access Boost: Fiji Airways is adding capacity on its Vancouver–Nadi route (up to three flights weekly from June), letting travellers book a single protected itinerary onward to Port Vila via Nadi and coordinated connections with Air Vanuatu—an easier path for North American visitors chasing Vanuatu’s diving, volcano scenery and culture. Regional Tourism Trade: Vanuatu Tourism Office and Solomon Airlines teamed up with Brisbane Airport for “Twice as Nice – Santo,” highlighting new Brisbane–Santo direct services (two flights weekly) and faster, simpler access for Australian agents selling week-long Santo getaways. Air Vanuatu Operations: Air Vanuatu says government fuel subsidies are helping prevent ticket price hikes, while the airline pushes fleet renewal and works around runway constraints on Tanna, with more upgrades planned for Malakula and Motalava. Santo Destination Event: “Twice as Nice – Santo” also focused on product training for wholesalers and agents, with strong interest in Santo’s blue holes, dive sites and caves. Culture & Music: Aelan Riddim returns in Honiara with Vanuatu artists on the bill, supported by Air Niugini travel arrangements—another reminder of how regional air links power Pacific events. Tourism Data (Kiribati): SPTO and Kiribati’s tourism authority released the Kiribati International Visitor Survey 2025 Annual Report, part of the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative funded by New Zealand.