Australian visitation has rebounded strongly with a 27 per cent increase in arrivals during the first eight months of 2025, overtaking total arrival numbers in 2024.

The archipelago of 83 islands is unveiling fresh new offerings from hotel re-openings to new food and beverage options.

Opening in 2026:

  • The Grand Hotel & Casino is nearing completion of a major restoration project and is expected to reopen in 2026. Positioned centrally in the heart of Port Vila for business and leisure travellers, the reopening will mark its renewed status as a go-to hotel in Vanuatu’s capital.
  • Holiday Inn is undergoing restoration and is expected to reopen by mid-2026 with a newly refurbished accommodation wing.
  • Turtle Cove Villas is situated on the North side of Efate and set to open in January 2026. The brand-new property consists of four self-contained villas, with an onsite restaurant and a swimming pool for guests.

Recently opened:

  • E’Nauwi Beach Resort, located southwest of Efate, opened its doors for the first time in November, with 16 beachfront bungalows, an onsite restaurant and bar, along with spa facilities.
  • The Havannah, perched on the northwest side of Efate reopened in November after nearly a year of closure following the December earthquake. This adults-only boutique resort, with just 17 villas, promises the same luxury, romance and serenity that made it a standout.
  • Tamanu on the Beach has re-opened in November after two months of renovations, with new villas along its white sandy beach on Efate’s south coast. It will continue to offer a quiet, luxurious escape with its intimate beachfront villas spa and boutique charm.
  • Mali Beach Club is a new restaurant set right on Mele Beach, just a 30-minute drive away from Port Vila, serving cocktails and pizza with a view.

“We are so grateful for the support from our Australian neighbours, which has boosted Vanuatu’s recovery following the earthquake,” said Adela Issachar Aru, Vanuatu Tourism Office’s CEO.

Qantas recently announced that it will be increasing to daily flights between Brisbane and Port Vila from March 2026, Solomon Airlines will be introducing an additional two flights on the Brisbane to Espiritu Santo route as well as Virgin Australia adding up to 12 flights per week from Brisbane to Port Vila over the festive period.

Images courtesy Vanuatu Tourism Office

www.vanuatu.travel/au.