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Hantavirus Watch: Two new exposure cases tied to the Bay Area are raising questions after one traveler flew from SFO to French Polynesia on May 7, was later quarantined on a nearby island after authorities learned she’d been a contact of a positive case—details that some local officials say they only just heard about. A second exposure involves a San Mateo County resident linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, now in quarantine in a specialty facility in Nebraska. Cabinet Shuffle in Tahiti: President Moetai Brotherson has swapped key portfolios ahead of the 2027 Pacific Games, naming Raihei Ansquer to health and Vanina Pommier to sports, youth, arts and crafts, and delinquency prevention—prompting criticism from opposition parties. Travel Industry Boost: Air Tahiti Nui launched the Tiare Specialist Program for travel advisors, with three certification levels and incentives aimed at deepening Tahiti know-how and driving bookings. Tourism Trend (Global): French expedition cruise operator Ponant is pushing deeper into China with more immersive Antarctica-focused itineraries for 2027–28.

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