AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOuter-Island Tourism Push: Vanuatu’s Department of Tourism has just wrapped a development mission to Aneityum and Futuna, focusing on products beyond cruise and Tanna—kastom and culture, botanical and conservation tourism, hiking, agritourism, and community homestays—plus guidance on permits, standards, packaging, pricing and marketing. Tourism Marketing: Vanuatu Tourism Office launched “Vanuatu Uncovered,” its most personal campaign yet, taking Australians into Ni-Vanuatu stories across Efate, Espiritu Santo and Tanna, running until 21 November and driving people to vanuatu.travel/answerthecall. Visitor Numbers Check-In: SPTO and VTO released the Jan–Jun 2026 International Visitor Survey showing recovery—arrivals up about 30% on 2025—95% willing to recommend Vanuatu and 80% saying they’d return, with an estimated USD 87.8m contribution in the first half of 2026. Regional Travel Context: Australia’s Pacific Engagement Visa lists Vanuatu among 12 eligible countries, adding a permanent residence pathway for Pacific travellers. Health & Travel Safety: The CDC updated a global dengue advisory, naming Vanuatu among places with increased risk for travellers.
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