AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFerry Disaster in Vanuatu: The MV Matui sank between Ambae and Santo after severe weather, with at least one death and more than 30 missing; 15 survivors were accounted for as search efforts shift from open waters toward the south-east coast. Regional Health & Travel Watch: The CDC issued a level 1 travel advisory for dengue, flagging higher risk for travellers returning from places including Vanuatu, urging mosquito-bite prevention. Tourism Development (Outer Islands): Vanuatu’s Department of Tourism completed a mission to Aneityum and Futuna, pushing products beyond cruise days—kastom, hiking, conservation, agritourism and community homestays—plus guidance on permits and standards. Vanuatu Tourism Marketing: Vanuatu Tourism Office launched “Vanuatu Uncovered,” its most personal campaign yet, featuring Ni-Vanuatu stories across Efate, Santo and Tanna, running to 21 November and driving visitors to vanuatu.travel/answerthecall. Pacific Medical Tourism: Fiji is attracting patients from across the region, including Vanuatu, via PSH Hospitals near Nadi International Airport.
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