Pacific Islands Forum in Palau: The 55th PIF Leaders Meeting is underway in Koror under “B.E.L.A.U,” but a third of top leaders are missing, including Vanuatu PM Jotham Napat, with Kiribati and Solomon Islands also absent at head-of-government level—raising questions about unity as Taiwan-China tensions and regional security debates loom. Vanuatu travel snag: A Vanuatu journalist covering the summit was denied entry to Palau and sent back to Manila after Palau tightened pre-approval rules for Vanuatu travellers. Tourism business move: Vision Hotels has taken over Breakas Beach Resort in Port Vila, with the Deeley brothers’ family group now investing to build on the adults-only beachfront property’s reputation. Air connectivity: Solomon Airlines says it will cut back its international network and boost domestic Twin Otter capacity to better serve key tourism routes. Hotel investment: Warwick Hotels and Resorts plans about F$200m in upgrades across Fiji and Vanuatu, including new rooms and a spa at Vanuatu’s Warwick Le Lagon. Cruise demand: Royal Caribbean is adding South Pacific calls including Port Vila and Luganville, while cruise operators continue pushing 2028 planning.