Tourism Supply Chains: Vanuatu’s Department of Tourism met Port Vila tourism and hospitality operators at Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu with Agriculture officials to tackle the biggest bottlenecks in buying local produce—operators flagged unreliable supply of vegetables and eggs and said they still lean heavily on imports. Cruise Support for Outer Islands: Carnival Adventure donated tableware (600 drinking glasses plus 1,500 plates and bowls) to Vanuatu’s Department of Tourism for outer island bungalow and guest house operators, with Tourism Director Paul Pio calling it a tangible boost for remote businesses. Cruise Disruption in Vanuatu: Carnival Adventure’s Mystery Island stop was cancelled after a technical issue with the ship’s pontoon door delayed departure from Port Vila; guests received onboard credit and Mystery Island shore excursions were refunded, while the rest of the itinerary continued. Pacific Tourism Outlook: Tourism experts urged Kiwis to plan better as borders reopen, highlighting research on how tourism can support sustainable livelihoods in Vanuatu and other Pacific destinations. Regional Security & Climate Context: A Pacific-wide piece warned that geopolitics and climate risks are intensifying, underscoring why tourism planning in the region needs to adapt. Vanuatu Tourism Online Resources: VanuatuPocketGuide.com launched, positioning a new online travel guide as a major resource for visitors planning trips to Vanuatu.