South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE): Fiji hosted the 2026 SPTE, and Niue is singled out as smaller islands used the trade event to reach global buyers—more than 225 participants overall, including 82 sellers from 17 Pacific countries and 60 international buyers from Europe and Asia. Visitor research for Pacific tourism: SPTO and Kiribati’s tourism authority released the Kiribati International Visitor Survey (IVS) 2025 Annual Report under New Zealand-funded Pacific Tourism Data Initiative, with 333 valid responses and an estimated 2025 tourism economic impact of USD 12.8m—useful context for Niue’s own tourism planning. Humpback whale tourism in Niue: A standout travel feature highlights Niue’s regulated, clear-water whale encounters, with humpbacks arriving during the July–September migration season. Visa changes affecting Pacific travellers: New Zealand’s reduced Pacific visa fees and longer multi-entry options could cut revenue by about $1–2m per year, with the government expecting the impact to be managed via budget transfers. Niue government update: Returning PM Dalton Tagelagi has appointed a new Cabinet and portfolios, including tourism under Kahealani Hekau, alongside a record seven women elected to the 19th Legislative Assembly.