Vanuatu Tourism Boost: Carnival Cruise Line delivered tableware to outer-island bungalow, guesthouse and homestay operators in Port Vila, backing small tourism businesses with 600 drinking glasses, 1,500 plates and bowls, plus 300 tables. Sustainable Tourism Reform: Vanuatu’s Department of Tourism kicked off a major sustainable tourism consultation in Luganville (Santo), with sessions running 6–7 July and continuing in Port Vila next, supported by SPTO, SPREP and EU STEP/Global Gateway partners. Travel Planning Upgrade: South Pacific Pocket Guide launched VanuatuPocketGuide.com, a new digital travel resource built from a February research trip across Efate, Santo and Malekula, with 202 articles and 1,614 photos, aiming to help travellers and support operators beyond the main hubs. Cruise Connectivity Buzz: Royal Caribbean’s winter cruising chatter points to Lelepa (Vanuatu) as a key destination, with some sailings reportedly focusing heavily on the new private beach. Visa-Free Angle (For Vanuatu Visitors): Germany published its 2026 visa-free list for 62 countries (up to 90 days), including Australia and the UK, while UK rules still require visas for Nigerians and many other nationalities.