General Updates — Vanuatu Department of Tourism

H.E. Rade Stefanović, Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to Vanuatu (centre), with the official delegation and the Gaua community at the project plaque.

23 October 2026

Serbia-funded solar power lights up 10 tourist bungalows in TORBA Province

DOT presents a plaque of recognition to Ambassador Stefanović for the Government of the Republic of Serbia. Friday, 23 rd October 2026 – Port Vila: The Department...

22 October 2026

Royal Caribbean to bring more Vanuatu school children on board in the new cruise season

Thursday, 22 nd October 2026 – Port Vila : Vanuatu has been featured on the cover of the Royal Caribbean Group 2025 Community Impact Report, the company’s annual...

The Honorable Minister of Trade and Commerce, Robson Iavro, presenting a traditional kenu to Mr. Michael Bayley, President and Chief Executive Officer of Royal Caribbean, at the company’s headquarters in Miami, Florida, 28 September 2026.

11 October 2026

Minister of Trade and Commerce holds high-level talks with Royal Caribbean leadership in Miami The Honorable

The Vanuatu delegation with the Royal Caribbean Group team at the company’s headquarters, Miami, 28 September 2026 — from left: Ms. Helen O’Connell, Ms. Kellyanne,...

02 October 2026

FC supports the Department of Tourism to convert Espiritu Santo opportunities into investments.

Friday, 2 nd October 2026 – Port Vila, Vanuatu : The Department of Tourism (DOT) of the Ministry of Trade and Commerce (MTC) has received the Espiritu Santo...

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29 September 2026

Fifth Nalawan Cultural Festival goes ahead at South West Bay despite the weather

Saturday, 20 September 2026 – Lakatoro, Malekula: The fifth edition of the Nalawan Annual Cultural Festival was held on Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 August 2026 at...

28 September 2026

NZ Cruise Market to Boost Vanuatu Calls in 2027

Monday, March 23, 2026, Port-Vila, Vanuatu: The Department of Tourism has been in communication with Carnival Corporation regarding the previously reported 15%...

21 September 2026

Maskelynes Canoe Race Festival 2026 brings yachts and visitors to South Malekula

Saturday, 20 September 2026 – Lakatoro, Malekula: The Maskelynes Canoe Race Festival 2026 was held on Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 July in the Maskelyne Islands...

28 August 2026

Vanuatu to measure well-being as part of the Vanuatu Sustainable Tourism Strategy (2021-2025)

As reported by the Vanuatu Daily Post: The Vanuatu Department of Tourism (DoT), and Planet Happiness have partnered to launch the Vanuatu Happiness Index Survey...

28 August 2026

Vanuatu Happiness Index Survey

Vanuatu Happiness Index Survey The Vanuatu Department of Tourism (DoT), and Planet Happiness have partnered to launch the Vanuatu Happiness Index Survey which...

28 August 2026

Journey continues towards a more sustainable and resilient tourism industry.

As reported by the Vanuatu Daily Post: In 2019, the Vanuatu Department of Tourism (DoT) launched the first sector policy for tourism in Vanuatu, the Vanuatu...