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Thursday 31st January 2013 Issue 07
VTO Notice News from the office Staff Out n About’s
Industry News Website Policy
Events & Entertainment Advertisement
Editor/Publisher: VTO Host online: Issuu.com Design: V TO Photo credits: VTO, Vanuatu Times, Air Vanuatu. ©All rights reserved. This electronic magazine may not be reproduced in any form, in whole, or part, without the consent of the publisher. The VTO can not be held liable for any information contained in the advertisements.
COPYRIGHT: VANUATU TOURISM OFFICE
Vanuatu Tourism Office, PO Box 209, Port Vila, Vanuatu. Ph (678) 22515 / 22685. Web www.vanuatu.travel Email [email protected]
Notice to all VTO clients and contacts The Vanuatu Tourism Office apologizes to everyone for the inconvenience caused due to emails and www.vanuatu.travel currently being down. The issue is on its way to being fixed and will have the services up and running soon. We thank you for your patience and cooperation. For now, please use below email addresses to contact: General Manager, Linda Kalpoi: [email protected] Marketing Manager, Allan Kalfabun: [email protected] Event Manager, Sebastien Bador: [email protected] Finance/Admin Manager, Ian Baltor: [email protected] Website / Emarketing, Alcina Charlie: [email protected] Information, Aurianne & Micha: [email protected] VTO Australia rep, Anne Morris : [email protected] VTO New Zealand rep, Jacquie Carson: [email protected] VTO North America rep, Sue Herrick: [email protected] VTO Europe rep, Jeanette Baude: [email protected] VTO New Caledonia rep, Martine Robin: [email protected] All other general enquiries, email [email protected]
News from the office
Out n’ About’s
VTO attends Vienna Travel Show:
VTO attends book signing Me’a Kai: The Food and Flavours of the South Pacific L-R: Nicola Barnes (Pandanus Shop), Chef Robert Oliver, Allan Kalfabun (VTO), Vatausi McKenzie (Lapita Catering), Alcina Charlie (VTO). Chef Robert signs for Vataussi. On Tuesday 29th January, the VTO witnessd a book launch and signing ceremony at the Pandanus shop, in Port Vila. The award winner “Me’a Kai: The Food and Flavours of the Pacifi c” was written by a pacific passionate chef Robert Olivier, with a aim to connect Pacific agriculture to the region’s tourism sector. Me’a Kai stunned the food world by winning the top prize ‘Best Cookbook in the World 2010’ at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards in Paris, and was considered to be the ‘Pulitzer’ of cookbooks beating books from NOMA and the New York Times. Robert’s love for Pacific Island food continues and he was recently the headline chef at the South Pacific Food and Wine Festival alongside Peter Gordon, Michael Meredith and Willie Harcourt-Cooze. Robert was the keynote speaker at the Frankfurt Book Fair this year and is now working with the Samoan Government who has commissioned him to write a National cookbook for Samoa. Robert has a ten-year plan to promote the unique cuisine of each country in the Pacific, including Vanuatu to celebrate its regional diversity. One of the ways is through Real Pasifik TV who were in-country this week. The television series showcases and promotes the individual unique Islands of the Pacific in a positive, new and contemporary way that focuses on food and culture. The objective of Real Pasifik is to show tourists, that alongside beautiful beaches and friendly people, they can enjoy fantastic food and cultural experiences. The series will be hosted by chef Robert Oliver and is an epic gastronomic journey that takes viewers to extraordinary people, ancient cultures and into the heart of a food revolution promoting food tourism and distinctive cuisine. VTO wishes Robert and all involved in Real Pasifik TV all the best of success and acknowledges everyone for the efforts in promoting Vanuatu and the pacific as a whole.
VTO General Manager and Management team attended the launching of the National Cruise Tourism Plan, held at Snorkelers Cove, Iririki Island, Port Vila on Wednesday 30th January 2013. Photos below.
Top row left to right: Ms Vanessa Quai entertaining delegates, Vanuatu Tourism and Department of Tourism staff, cruise and industry colleagues take to the stage for a group photo whilst the day’s cruise ship floats off into the sunset. Government delegates led by Hon. Ham Lini, (bottom left), Directors of both Tourism Institutions Borugu and Kalpoi.
Local INDUSTRY
Air Vanuatu celebrates 25 years with huge discounts Media release: Air Vanuatu is celebrating 25 years of servicing the people of Vanuatu – and we’re all getting the presents. To mark the occasion, CEO Joseph Laloyer has slashed airfares for Vanuatu residents. “It’s time we gave back to the people who have supported us for 25 years,” Mr. Laloyer said. “Twenty five years is a long time in any business, but we’re really proud of our achievements. We’ve grown from leasing aircraft from other carriers to owning our own modern fleet and continually adding new routes to our network. “We are one of the largest employers in Vanuatu and manage to keep growing and supporting the community even in difficult times,” he said. Air Vanuatu has slashed airfares from Vila to Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Noumea, Suva, Nadi, Tanna and Santo to just 20,000vt return plus taxes. Santo residents haven’t missed out – with Santo to Sydney, Brisbane and Vila also reduced to 20,000vt plus taxes return. The special fares are available throughout the year, but must be booked and paid for by 13 February. “We hope to sell at least 500 tickets in the next couple of weeks – our sales staff are looking forward to being flat out!” Mr. Laloyer said. The airline is planning events and sales throughout 2013 to mark the anniversary, join their Facebook page to keep in touch with the latest offers at www.facebook.com/airvanuatu
Vanuatu Chefs & Food Handlers Association Announcement
To all suppliers to the Hospitality Industry: The Vanuatu Chefs & Food Handlers Association is requesting feedback and registration of interest from Trade. Suppliers to the Hospitality Industry regarding the participation in Vanuatu’s own Hospitality Trade Expo. In March 2013 The Vanuatu Chefs Association are proposing to host the first, of what is expected to become an annual event, specifically tailored to the development of the hospitality industry within Vanuatu. The goal is to have all Trade Suppliers to the Hospitality Industry, in one location, over two days to showcase their products, highlight new products and hopefully introduce more customers. This will enable the Hospitality Industry to travel to Port Vila once a year to meet all Trade Suppliers. The Vanuatu Chefs and Food Handlers Association sees this as being cost effective, efficient, and profitable for all those involved. Duration will be two days, Wednesday-Thursday, 10.00am-4.00pm daily. Current proposed date March 27-28th. Location will be the showground between Chantilly’s on the Bay Hotel and Moorings Hotel (where the last two annual Vanuatu Chef’s Competition events have been held). Set up will be marquee style with power provided allowing companies to display & demonstrate their products. Cost is currently estimated to be between 10,000vt-60,000vt depending on marquee space & services required to cover the two days. The cost will include complementary tickets to a canapé evening. The canapé evening will be held on the last night to close the event, and will be hosted by Vanuatu Chefs Association National Culinary Team – giving them the opportunity to showcase their skills. Extra canapé tickets will be available for sale. The Vanuatu Chefs & Food Handlers Association will benefit from any profit from the event which will be used for further training, development and education of the young Chefs of Vanuatu. The Hospitality Industry will also be a beneficiary through better trained and educated staff. If you are interested in attending please email [email protected] before Monday the 4th of February 2013 together with any comments or suggestions you may have. As this is the first event for The Vanuatu Chefs & Food Handlers Association for 2013, space may be limited so we would encourage you to register your interest early. We would encourage you to please forward this letter on to as many other suppliers that you can think of just in case we have missed anyone. The more the merrier! Yours sincerely, Sarah Kymbrekos President – Vanuatu Chefs& Food Handlers Association
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
VTO 2013 websitE POLICY AND CHARGES – Click here to view full document – main points below:
Website Policy Only registered paid members of national tourism associations are entitled to be included on the website. At the present time such associations are listed as follows: Vanuatu Hotel and Resort Association (VHRA), Vanuatu Tour Operator Association (VTOA), Vanuatu Scuba Operators Association (VSOA), Espiritu Santo Tourism Association (ESTA), Tafea Tourism Association (TTC), Malampa Tourism Association (MTA), Torba, Sanma, Penama, and Shefa Tourism Association, Vanuatu Island Bungalows Tourism Association (VIBTA). Operators who are not members of such tourism related organizations, will be refused space on the VTO website as per verification from association and will be encouraged to contact most appropriate association and affiliate, prior to approaching the VTO for web placement. Upon affiliation, the VTO Senior Communications Officer - Website & eMarketing will email the approved tourism operator a form for the operator to fill out as a start up program at no cost. The operator will be listed under its most appropriate section with a link to product webpage. Changes to pages are done and monitored only by the Senior Communications Officer for Website & eMarketing.
Product Webpage Requirements Operators need to send through: 1. Product contact details: Name, Phone, Email, Website, Postal, GPS location. 2. Product description for main page: 300-500 words maximum. 3. Photos: 5 product images (72dpi 600pixels wide 450pixels high, horizontal)
Supplying Information Images and text is supplied to the VTO via email to [email protected] or brought to the VTO on Flash Drive. We are located on 1st Floor, Pilioko Building, down town along Lini Highway, Port Vila.
Webpage updates / amendment charges Charges are as follows: 1. Free first time upload 2. 3000vt: to update contact details per page 3. 5000vt: to update description per page 4. 5000vt: to change photo(s) per page 5. 10,000vt: to update both description and photos per page
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