Mauritius Tourism: The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority has appointed hospitality leader Paul T. Jones CMG as Consultant on a voluntary basis to drive a “bold new era” for the island’s tourism transformation. Travel & Hospitality: Emirates is rolling out a next-generation signature lounge concept, with Mauritius slated for August, following launches in Munich and Frankfurt and upcoming openings in Manchester and Istanbul. Public Health & Youth: Nigeria’s Tobacco Control Alliance is calling for smoke-free cities to protect children and non-smokers, pointing to Mauritius among countries that have strengthened tobacco control through smoke-free policies and public awareness. Culture & Heritage (regional lens): A look at how India’s “Act East” push is reshaping Indian Ocean ties, with PM Modi’s upcoming Indonesia–Australia–New Zealand trip framed alongside recent visits to Mauritius and Seychelles. Heritage & learning: A global push to make Ayurveda more internationally recognised includes plans for education, regulation, research and even overseas centres—an angle that will interest Mauritius’ wellness and cultural communities. Sports spotlight: Cape Verde’s World Cup momentum is being linked to its long history of defying odds, from music to football—another reminder of how island cultures travel far.