Australian journalist’s familiarization trip to Vanuatu

Australian journalist’s familiarization trip to Vanuatu by Sumantri

Port Vila 20th June 2009~ Destination remains a huge challenge to promote Vanuatu, inviting journalists is one of idea to increase an awareness of Vanuatu as a destination. Georgia Ditton from Global Tourism Interface/Vanuatu Tourism Office representative based in Sydney together with Vanuatu Tourism Office based in Port Vila recently organized 4 journalists from Australia for a Press familiarization trip to Vanuatu. Many interesting places they visited from the famous land diving pentacosta to Chief Roi mata Cultural tours.
In support to national tourism plan Iririki Island Resort & Spa take part to provide an accommodation to this Press Familiarization. Iririki Island Resort & Spa also host an Asian Buffet dinner for them on Saturday, 20th June 2009 at WaterMark restaurant. Attended on the dinner Sumantri Endang the resort Rooms Division Manager, Georgia Ditton from Global Tourism Interface/VTO based in Sydney and other Journalists Carrie-Anne Hutchinson, from Vacations & Travel Magazine, Louise Southerden fromSMH/A G E, Malissa Milligean from Cumberland Newspapers ( Central Coast Express Advocate, Mosman Daily, North Shore Times and Manly Daily), Justin Jamieson from Get Lost Magazine .

About Iririki Island Resort & Spa – Vanuatu.
Surrounded by crystal clear blue water, 69 acres of a private island to indulge in. Situated in the heart of Port Vila – Republic Vanuatu, South Pacific. This tranquil island haven is situated ten minutes from the airport and five minutes from the town centre. Our 24-hour complimentary ferry will enable you to see as much or as little off the island. Iririki Island Resorts and Spa offers two unique styles of accommodation. With over 130 guest rooms, with a variety of views, you have the choice of indulging in one of our tropical island bungalows at the original Iririki Island Resort, or in one of the spacious and contemporary penthouse style rooms at Snorkelers Cove. With four bars, a handful or restaurants and a variety of cuisines, two swimming pools, tennis courts, a day spa and the tropical, crystal clear waters of Vanuatu, you’ll soon discover what the locals call ‘paradise’. For more information visit:www.iririki.com ph:+67823388 Fax:+67823880 or Email: rdm@iririki.com