Measles readiness: Vanuatu held a national simulation in Port Vila to stress-test its response to a possible imported measles case, with drills covering surveillance, lab coordination, vaccination plans, contact tracing, risk communication and logistics—aimed at keeping the country prepared as travel links raise the stakes. Adventure tourism push: ATTA presented findings at the Vanuatu Tourism Market Forum showing Vanuatu’s biggest challenge is awareness, but its kastom culture, volcano landscapes and dive sites are a strong fit for adventure travellers; recommendations included more UNESCO pushes and bringing international media and experts in. Tourism-agriculture link: DOT and MALFB met Port Vila tourism and hospitality operators to discuss barriers to using local produce, with operators flagging unreliable supply—especially vegetables and eggs—while outlining how tourism can better support agriculture. Cruise support for operators: Carnival Adventure donated tableware (600 glasses, 1,500 plates/bowls) to Vanuatu’s tourism sector for outer-island bungalow and guest house owners. Cruise disruption: Carnival Adventure passengers missed Mystery Island after a Port Vila departure delay and biosecurity rules meant no after-dark island travel; guests received refunds and onboard credit. Pacific conservation: Solomon Islands joined PNG, Vanuatu and Fiji’s Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves (MOCOR), a major transboundary marine protected area initiative. Visa-on-arrival for Vanuatu travellers: PNG confirmed Vanuatu is among countries eligible for visa on arrival, easing entry for travellers heading to the country.