text: 304. The Council notes with satisfaction the construction of hotels in Palau, the Northern Mariana Islands, Kosrae, Majuro and Pohnpei, parallel to the necessary progress made with regard to airport infrastructure. Such construction can only be encouraged, in view of the increased numbers of tOuriStS: 131,800 in the Northern Mariana Islands, 10,000 in the Federated States of Micronesia, 6,100 in Palau and 2,500 in the Marshall Islands. 305. In that regard, the Council is pleased to note the extremely beneficial financial contribution that tourism makes to the Territory's economy, particularly in the area of employment. 306. The Council wishes to encourage the Administering Authority to continue to promote the image of Micronesia abroad, both among investors and among individuals, SO that tourism may contribute to the Territory's economic development and to a better knowledge of its art and traditions. C. Social advancement and environmental issues 1. Health matters Co-operation in. the health field 307. The Council is reassured to hear from the Administering Authority that continued co-operation between it and the territorial Governments in the health field might be feasible in the immediate post-Trusteeship period, if the parties concerned deem it desirable. The Council urges the Administering Authority and the territorial GOVernmentS to give consideration to this matter. Hospitals and medical facilities 308. The Council is encouraged at the news that the construction of the Commonwealth Health Center in Saipan is progressing well despite earlier setbacks. -42- It notes that when this new health facility becomes operational in 1986, the Northern Mariana Islands expects a reduction in costs resulting from off-island medical referrals, as well as enhanced medical services. 309. The Council is particularly pleased to hear that the renovation of the hospital on Ebeye Island has been completed and that the new 80-bed hospital 
analysis: The text primarily discusses the development of tourism infrastructure in Micronesia, including the construction of hotels and airports, and its impact on the economy. Additionally, it touches on health matters, including the construction of hospitals and medical facilities. These topics suggest that the text is focused on the economic and social development of Micronesia.