Vanuatu Tourism Office Unveils New Digital Gateway: www.vanuatu.travel

PORT VILA, VANUATU – October 15, 2025: Friday 10th October 2025, marks a significant and exciting milestone for the Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) as it proudly announced the launch of the upgraded destination website for Vanuatu.

The CEO, Mrs Adela Issachar Aru acknowledged the incredible team at the Vanuatu Tourism Office and partners who worked tirelessly to bring the project to life.

Furthermore, Mrs Aru expressed that “In an increasingly digital age, the VTO recognizes that the first interaction potential visitors have with Vanuatu is online. The brand-new www.vanuatu.travel website is more than just a fresh design; it is the destination’s new digital front door inviting all visitors and everyone into Vanuatu”.

Built with a clear purpose, the new destination website aims to be the most comprehensive, user-friendly, and inspiring resource for visitors dreaming of a journey to Vanuatu’s shores. Visitors will find not just information, but inspiration.

Through stunning visuals, authentic stories, and seamless navigation, the VTO is bringing the sounds of custom stories, the taste of fresh lap-lap, and the warmth of Ni-Vanuatu smiles directly to potential travelers. This platform is designed to convert curiosity into visits and visitors into lifelong ambassadors for Vanuatu.

The new www.vanuatu.travel website boasts an intuitive and visually appealing interface, a significant upgrade from its predecessor. From the moment they land on the homepage, visitors can easily capture and explore Vanuatu’s diverse attractions accommodations, and activities.

The homepage immediately features an exciting array of holiday itineraries, from adventure experiences and foodie road trips around Efate to the ultimate adventure playground of Tanna Island, bubbles and sizzle-down on Santo , top 10 water sport wonders, and romantic getaways for couples.

Upgraded to boost the user experience, the new website serves as a one-stop resource. It provides detailed information on various islands, domestic connectivity to and from the outer islands, cultural experiences, adventure tourism, and practical travel tips, including key contacts for booking and further inquiries. This streamlined approach empowers travellers to plan and book their ideal trip with ease.

The Economic Advisor of the Australian High Commission, Mr Anthony Samson, who spoke on behalf of the Australian High Commission expressed, “The new website will not only drive economic growth but it will also promote the warmth and hospitality of the local people, also strengthening the friendship that Australia and Vanuatu have built over the years through stories and cultural connections that both our peoples share”.

The New Zealand High Commissioner, HE. Nicola Simmonds concurred, “I want to congratulate the VTO for achieving this exciting milestone not just for the office, but for the country. The new website’s visually appealing imagery and engaging content, boosts the warmth and welcoming nature of the local Ni-Vanuatu people, the destination’s pristine natural beauty, and Vanuatu’s vibrant culture, which will make not only kiwis want to come to Vanuatu, but any international tourist.”

The Acting DG of the Ministry of Trade and Commerce, Mr Joe Ligo, officially launched the website, and thanked both the Australian and New Zealand governments for their support and technical assistance towards the development of the new website.

The Office extends its gratitude to the officials who commenced this project, including Director Paul Pio, Megan Thompson, Jennifer Kausei, Kaitlyn, the Bedigital team, Junior Pikioune, Jimmy Morris and Alcina Charley who finalized the last details of the website before it could be launched.

On behalf of the VTO Team, we say a massive Thank you to the Australian Government, through the Vanuatu Tourism Marketing Recovery Project, the New Zealand Government through the Vanuatu Tourism Support Project and the Vanuatu Aid Management Unit Team together with the Vanuatu Tourism Industry and Partners for completing the Project for the launch on 10th October, 2025