Pacific Tourism Data Skills: SPTO wrapped a five-day Pacific Tourism Data Initiative workshop in Nadi (29 June–3 July), training tourism officers from Niue and eight other Pacific nations to use tools like SPSS and NVivo for stronger visitor surveys and better tourism planning. Niue Visa Access (Passport Power): A Henley Passport Index update notes visa-free entry options for some passport holders, including Niue listed among visa-on-arrival destinations in the wider “visa-friendly” travel set. El Niño Watch (Travel Conditions): SPREP says El Niño can bring both risks and opportunities across the Pacific, with expectations of below-normal rainfall in parts of the west while conditions vary by location. Fuel Crisis Ripple Effects: A timeline recap shows how the Pacific fuel crisis drove sharp rises in diesel and electricity costs, pushing leaders to seek renewable energy support. Health & Travel Context: A global obesity ranking highlights how several Pacific island nations face very high obesity rates, a reminder that health pressures can shape tourism and community wellbeing.