Tourism & Travel Infrastructure: Warwick Hotels and Resorts says it will pour US$200M into a 30-month expansion and renovation across Fiji properties, including new rooms, a ballroom, pool and upgrades—plus a 100-room add-on planned for Warwick Le Lagon (Vanuatu) and spa works. Cruise Demand Signals: Royal Caribbean is expanding its 2028 Asia-Pacific sailings with Voyager of the Seas, including calls at Port Vila (Vanuatu) and Luganville, positioning Vanuatu as a key South Pacific stop for Australian and regional travellers. Labour & Visitor Experience Risk: Pacific workers in Port Vila raised concerns at a union workshop about PALM/RSE conditions—salary deductions, overcrowding, short shower times, and restrictions on cooking traditional food—raising reputational stakes for tourism-linked labour mobility. Climate & Food Security: Communities in Eratap and Teouma warn heat, drought and cyclones are damaging crops and disrupting markets, threatening Vanuatu’s fresh produce supply and livelihoods. Port Vila Accommodation Update: The Grand Hotel Vanuatu reopened after earthquake-driven restoration, with refreshed rooms, upgraded facilities and a coral-coloured exterior.