2011 Vanuatu Travel News

Month by month index of 2011 newsletters

The newsletter index for 2011 contains news highlights for all issues throughout 2011, from January to December.

Me’a Kai cookbook finalist for “Best Book of the Year” - the Pacific Islands cookbook is on the shortlist of four finalists to win “Best Book of the Year"
New Manager at the Havannah Resort - Owen and Tish Mete have become new managers at this beautiful north Efate resort

Tropicana Motel and Backpackers opens in Luganville - the motel is locally owned by Mr Kenneth and Mrs Irene Lav from Hog Harbor village of east Santo
VTO Information Centre being renovated - Vanuatu Tourism Office Information Centre is temporary re-located, while undergoing renovation

Tamanu on the Beach re-opens early March - Tamanu transformation includes cottages reburbishment as well as welcoming new Executive Chef from Australia, Matthew Peters, who used to work in Vanuatu
Tanna Volcano new rate - Entani Company announces new addmission price for entry to Tanna island volcano, to be 3,350 vatu per person

Port Sandwich Art and Culture Festival - 3-day festival is to be held 26-29 July near the wharf for an easy access for visiting yachts
Air Vanuatu code-share to Fiji with Air Pacific - Vanuatu's national air carrier has added another, second weekly code-sharing service to Nadi, Fiji capital

Tamanu on the Beach - in 2010 Yianni and Diane Demetre purchased their little slice of heaven on earth - Tamanu resort
Evergreen Tours new owner of Vanuatu Specialist Holidays - Mr Philip Malas, the owner of Evergreen Tours, has also become the owner of Vanuatu Specialist Tours and Holidays

New General Manager at the Holiday Inn Resort - Thomas Tait joined the Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu as new General Manager in April
Vanuatu Women Beach Volley Tournament in South Korea - the beach volleyball tournament featured 32 teams from around world, including Vanuatu team

Villa 25 villas - featuring 3 self-contained villas and a swimming pool, just 5 minutes out of Port Villa
Friday Night Fire Show at the Beach Bar - Mele Bay's Beach Bar now offers fire dancing, fire sticks, fire pois, and cool music after Friday's Happy Hour

Vanuatu Tok Tok to be held on 25. August - the 10th anniversary Tok Tok will be featured on DVD Documentary
Ocean Blue launches new website - Ocean Blue fishing has launched its new-look website

US "Islands" Magazine Ranks Vanuatu in Top 10 Wild Islands - purest, wildest, and most eco-friendly islands
Comedy Hypnosis Dinner Show at Benjor in October - world renown Mark Anthony will perform his absolutely hilarios “hypnaughty” show
The Havannah offers Seaplane Transfers - South Pacific's only flying boat provides leisurely scenic flights
Fest Napuan Music Festival 9-13 November in Port Vila - will feature a host of local and international rock bands and artists

Vanuatu National Industrial Policy Consultation Workshop - a full day consultation policy workshop for a new formulated National Industrial Policy for Vanuatu
Tourism Arrivals up 7% in Asia Pacific Region - the growth rate has become more stable following the global economic recovery phase
Island & Small States Tourism Conference in Fiji - Joanne Wade, owner of Poppys on the Lagoon and Friendly Bungalows resorts included as a speaker

The Summit Vanuatu - new tourist attraction - The Summit Garden owner is to create a world class beautiful garden managed by top level Ni – Vanuatu staff
LGS Music Festival in Santo - kicks off tonight Friday 4th November 2011
Breakas Beach Resort Vanuatu - 16 of the most user friendly holiday Villas ever designed
Fourth Vila-Noumea Service for Air Vanuatu - Air Vanuatu now offer more options and better flight times for both inbound New Caledonian tourists and Vanuatu locals

VTO Christmas Party 2011 - the VTO staff and their families celebrated 2011’s accomplishments and successes at the Crystal Blue Lagoon Resort
Vanuatu Cocoa Beans Used in Haigh Chocolates - new Single Origin chocolate made with beans from Ecuador, Vanuatu or Peru
Le Motel Hibiscus opens on Santo - budget self-catering units on Santo island
Aquana Beach Resort - new boutique resort located near Eratap Beach Resort
Ocean Blue Fishing Update - catching big dogtooth on surface poppers