Earthquake no further threat to Vanuatu

Earthquake update - August 11, 2010 – 11.00am: Vanuatu Tourism Office reports that no significant damage resulted from the earthquake in Vanuatu yesterday afternoon and normal tourism operations have returned. The Bauerfield Airport in Port Vila on Vanuatu’s main island of Efate closed temporarily yesterday afternoon as a precautionary measures to check for structural damage but has since opened and all flights are operating as normal.  Annie Niatu Vanuatu Tourism Office general manager said all public places are open today and no major damage resulted from the earthquake. “Guests at the major resorts in Port Vila followed tsunami warning safety protocols and moved to higher ground however they were able to return to their accommodation shortly after and are again enjoying the warm hospitality of the locals in Vanuatu,” Annie said.

For further information contact:
Sébastien Bador
Marketing Manager
Vanuatu Tourism Office
T.  +678 22 685/ 22 515
F.  +678 23 889
E.  marketing@vanuatu.travel