Climate & Maritime Rights: Pacific leaders used the UN General Assembly to press for faster climate finance and warned that sea-level rise is already reshaping lives, while the UN’s new consensus declaration aims to keep legally established maritime boundaries stable even as coastlines shift. Tourism Access & Luxury Travel: New air links are set to make French Polynesia easier to reach from Australia, and Ponant Explorations is promoting new 2026–2028/2029 itineraries plus “Discovery Sessions” with Captain Mathieu Tsingrilaras across Australia and New Zealand. Cruise Demand for the Pacific: Azamara opened bookings for a 2029 World Cruise that includes calls across French Polynesia and the wider South Pacific, positioning the region as a key route for long-haul travellers. Regional Media Capacity: Fiji’s PM Rabuka launched a Pacific Centre for Communications and Journalism in Savusavu to strengthen training, research, media literacy and responsible AI use—an effort to keep Pacific communities heard. Pacific Business Context: India was placed on the Strategic Partner stream in the Pacific Islands Forum, signaling deeper cooperation on healthcare, renewables, connectivity and capacity building. Travel Recognition: Lonely Planet named Samoa’s Fa’a and ocean experiences in French Polynesia among its 2027 “Best in Travel” experiences, boosting visibility for the islands’ tourism brand.