Tuesday 17th December 2013 Issue 42
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Inside this issue: News from the office , VTO Out n About, Industry News, Trade & Media, Events & Festivals , 2013 Christmas & New Year Specials
VTO Out n About Bells will be ringing…not just Christmas but wedding bells too! VTO management & staff congratulates..
Website Newcomer Ambrym Volcano Treks There are 5 different options of the Volcano treks departing from north, south east and west Ambrym offering day & overnight.… more. Ranon Beach Bungalow is built using local materials and located right on the seafront on a beautiful shiny black sand beach, with… more. Sam’s Guesthouse used to be known as Solomon Douglas guesthouse conveniently located close to the airport and in a quiet area of Craig Cove next.... More.
Michel Kalpoi, the son of Linda Kalpoi (VTO GM) will be getting married this week on Friday. Last week, Mika (Info Officer), also tied the knot as Mrs Arthur (above) and her colleague Aurianne, will also be walking down that aisle as Mrs Rosbong next week on Friday! VTO congratulates all 3 and their spouses, and wishes them love, peace, joy, and prosperity in their new life together in marriage.
News from the Office SPTO Roadshow ends well
A group of travel agents at the SPTO Roadshow event that was held at the Paddington Hilton Hotel. The photos shows Jeanette Baude from the VTO and also the winner if the grand door prize to Vanuatu. Ambika works for Flight Centre in central London, she is second from the left lower row. A very generous prize was offered by Whitegrass Resort in Tanna, The Havannah and Holiday Inn with Air Vanuatu supplying airfares for two from Australia and onward to Tanna. Many thanks to all of our partners in tourism for making this door prize possible. Photos: (above)
Agents at roadshow dinner, (below) Jeanette and Rusila Drekini of SPTO.
Sea Roar Bungalows is one of the most amazing bungalows in Ambrym and it is located in the centre of Endu village, the most beautiful preserved traditional village in... More. Savuli Gueshouse is a guesthouse close to Ulei airport, amongst pandanus trees and coconut plantations at Toak village in Ambrym, offering basic…. More. Terter Hot Springs Bungalows are located on top of their own private beach, facing the western sunset across the blue ocean. Terter offers basic room... more Hawor Cultural Tours highlights chiefs of the west Ambrym coming together to showcase the custom and traditional ceremonial sites to demonstrate..… more. Endu Cultural Tours allows visitors to enjoy a day in the lifetime in Endu village in South East Ambrym..... more .
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Industry News Carnival: Vanuatu is very important to us
By Len Garae, Daily post Friday 13th December: “Vanuatu is very important to us and we are optimistic of the efforts that have been made so far”. Carnival Australia Destination Manager, Michael Mihajlov, made the remarks on his return from Santo yesterday, before boarding his flight back to Sydney. It was a trip which he spoke highly of saying he met with the stakeholders and was happy with the outcome of the meetings. Asked to elaborate on his visit to Luganville, he said, “We will open up more of Santo with four to five more tours to come on line next year” to cater for more visitor arrivals in the biggest island in the country… read more.
Malampa Tourism products rise in numbers
Last week, Malampa.travel call centre and the provincial tourism office announced Malampa’s new products that have recently become members after joining the call centre and being added to Malampa.travel as well as VTO’s website… read more.
Trade & Media Vanuatu poised for a surfing breakthrough
Trade & Media Exchange program between Japan & Vanuatu VOL3 on Youtube
Events & Festivals Vanuatu to host Queen’s Baton 24 - 28 December 2013
Click here for the story. For more information, call VASANOC office on +678 23230. Email vmc.vasanoc@vanuatu.com.vu Go to website www.vasanoc.com.vu
Posted on 9 Dec 2013: Vanuatu is on the verge of challenging the world's best surfing countries after an impressive win at the Melanesian Surf Cup on the weekend. Vanuatu dominated the different divisions at Cloudbreak in Fiji to win the Melanesian Cup ahead of New Caledonia and Fiji.... Read more.
Jasons Travel Media Purchased Out Of Receivership By Bennetts
Media Release 9 December 2013: Iconic travel media company Jasons Travel Media has been purchased by Jasons (2013) Limited, a member of the Bennetts Group, from receivers PPB Advisory, for an undisclosed sum…. Read more.
Everyone is looking forward to Wan Smol Bag's 25th Anniversary Theatre Festival next year. It’s going to be BIG and you can be part of it and make it all happen from 26th June to 06th July 2014. Go to this link WSB Projects or visit WSB’s website www.wansmolbag.org and become a partner!
VTO pics Out & About Right pic: Trade and Events Assistant Officer, Ms Rachel Kalmet turned a year younger yesterday ď Š! Happy Birthday Rachel! A few snaps were taken during Rachel’s cake and gift surprise. Left: Sebastien Bador (Manager Trade & Events) attended the inaugural Tourism Council of Vanuatu meeting at the VNPF conference room, this morning which was attended by Council members, observers, local media reps. Thanks Department of Tourism, for the invitation.
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