VANUATU: Posts record new tourism figures

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Updated February 20, 2008 09:22:20

Vanuatu has posted its new tourism figures, with a marked increase of tourist arrivals from 2006. It's a boon for the small island nation, which comparatively has far fewer resorts and hotels than its Melanesian neighbours.

Presenter: Megan Flamer
Speakers: Director of marketing for the Fiji Visitors Bureau, Cheryl Watson,Chief Executive at South Pacific.Travel, Tony Everitt

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