Tourism & Ocean Stewardship: The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) joined Niue Ocean Wide and other Pacific partners at the Australia-Pacific Ocean Business Leaders Summit in Cairns, backing the idea that tourism is a key partner in ocean protection, climate adaptation and sustainable development. Weather Watch for Travellers: Communities across the Marianas and Micronesia are preparing for extreme conditions as El Niño gets underway, with forecasts pointing to a moderate-to-strong event and storms potentially forming farther east—an important heads-up for travel planning and safety. Passport & Holiday Access: Pakistan’s passport has climbed to 100th on the Henley index, with access to 30 destinations via visa-free, visa-on-arrival or electronic travel authorisation—useful for summer itinerary ideas across parts of Asia, Africa, the Pacific and the Caribbean.