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Vanuatu Eyes Tourism Boost from New North America Flight Link

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Vanuatu’s tourism sector is expected to benefit from a new air connectivity development linking North America to the Pacific, following Fiji Airways’ announcement of a new direct flight route between Vancouver and Nadi, with connections onward to Port Vila. Chief Executive Officer of the Vanuatu Tourism Office, Adela Aru, told VBTC News the development is a positive step for the...

Vanuatu Eyes Tourism Boost from New North America Flight Link

Vanuatu’s tourism sector is expected to benefit from a new air connectivity development linking North America to the Pacific, following Fiji Airways’ announcement of...

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Vanuatu Eyes Tourism Boost from New North America Flight Link

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