Tourism Data for Planning: The Pacific Tourism Organisation and Niue Tourism Office (via the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative) released the 2024 International Visitor Survey, highlighting visitor preferences, spending and experiences—useful benchmarks for regional destinations including Timor-Leste. Health & Safety for Travelers: Central Visayas health officials reported dengue cases rising to 2,425 with 18 deaths (Jan–mid May), warning that extreme heat and unsafe water storage can boost mosquito breeding—an important reminder for visitors planning trips in hot months. Budget Moves That Could Affect Travel: Timor-Leste’s Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão submitted the first amendment to the 2026 General State Budget, proposing a national strategic fuel reserve (US$174.3m) amid global energy shocks—potentially relevant for transport and tourism operations. Diplomacy With a Travel Angle: President José Ramos-Horta floated a plan to guide Myanmar peace talks under a retired four-star Southeast Asian general—another sign Timor-Leste’s leaders are active on regional forums like the Shangri-La Dialogue. Online Booking Scam Warning: Authorities in Cebu warned summer travelers to stay alert for fake booking sites and cloned resort pages—good advice for anyone booking stays across the region.