Economic Impact of International Yachting in Vanuatu

At present, yachting tourism is responsible for just 1 per cent of visitors to Vanuatu. However, yachting represents an important opportunity to diversify Vanuatu’s tourism sector. Yachting tourists typically stay longer and spend more than other types of tourists, and frequently visit remote regions and communities that do not usually benefit from general tourism.

There is a lack of data on the yachting industry in Vanuatu. Market Development Facility (MDF), the Vanuatu Department of Tourism (DoT) and the Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) have collaborated to complete the first independent economic impact assessment of Vanuatu’s yachting industry.

The yachting industry has the potential to become a significant source of foreign exchange and a driver of tourism growth for Vanuatu. This would require combined efforts by the government, businesses, communities, and regional organisations.

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