New Hotels & Stays: Sheraton Hotels & Resorts has officially debuted in Papua New Guinea with the opening of Sheraton Port Moresby Stanley Hotel & Suites, a 394-key property near Jacksons International Airport and Vision City Mega Mall—built for both business and leisure travellers. Marine Tourism Push: PNG Tourism Promotion Authority (PNGTPA) is reviving a dormant Port Moresby Harbour ferry through a new partnership, aiming to expand marine tourism products and add more visitor experiences beyond land. Culture & Visitor Safety: Police stepped up patrols during the 66th Mt Hagen Culture and Agriculture Show to keep crowds and visitors safe, after clashes were reported in parts of the city. Tourism Through Community: A new cultural group from Jiwaka made its first appearance at the Hagen Show with support from Redfern Ecotourism Lodge, helping share local culture with international visitors. Sports Spotlight: Professional boxer John Ume has signed his first PNG commercial partner—The Sanctuary Hotel—set to host him for recovery and training in Port Moresby and future East New Britain visits. Regional Connectivity: All Pacific Islands Forum members are now connected to global undersea cable networks, with PNG set to benefit from improved telecom resilience. Humanitarian Access: World Vision says access is the biggest challenge for humanitarian workers across the Pacific, including PNG, where responses often rely on boats and small planes.