Air Connectivity: Air Vanuatu has appointed Philippe “Phil” Busson as its new CEO, succeeding Joseph Laloyer, who steered the airline through major fleet renewal, safety re-registration and restructuring. Digital Tourism & City Life: Port Vila waterfront now has free Wi‑Fi, rolled out with Pacific Network, plus new solar-powered seafront lighting—aimed at boosting access for tourists, students and local businesses. Melanesian Culture on Stage: WAN FIRE Music Festival in Port Moresby (June 20) brings Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Fiji artists together, with Air Niugini supporting travel links across the region. Tourism & Trade Outlook: Pacific Trade Invest China says China’s shift toward higher-end, low-volume demand is opening value-added export opportunities for Pacific islands—useful context for Vanuatu’s visitor economy and trade. Sports Tourism: Fiji, Niue and Vanuatu have named teams for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games (starting July 23), adding another reason for Pacific fans to travel and tune in. Regional Skills for Maritime Jobs: FFA fisheries enforcement scholarships (USP-linked) are open for nominations for Cohort 12, starting Sept 7, 2026—frontline capacity that supports safer ocean-based tourism and operations.