KarryOn attended last week’s successful first ever Rendez-Vous Workshop in New Caledonia where wholesalers received a warm welcome from local suppliers.
After a four-day long famil Australian and New Zealand wholesalers and travel media took part in the first ever Rendez-Vous Workshop in New Caledonia.
The official workshop took place last Friday at Noumea’s Tjibaou Cultural Centre where the group was welcomed with traditional Melanesian singing and dancing and got to experience the authentic customary gesture (exchange of gifts).
The workshop, designed to provide a platform for face-to-face introductions, enabled wholesalers to discover new products and discuss with local suppliers possible business opportunities in the picturesque surroundings of New Caledonia.
Participants received a warm welcome including gifts in form of necklaces.
New Caledonia Tourism’s sales and marketing director, Caroline Brunel, said Australians and Kiwis love visiting New Caledonia as it’s so close and yet a world away. This has been reflected in the first three months of 2015 visitor figures which are up 41.1 per cent for Australians and 52.5 per cent for New Zealand, compared to the respective months in 2014.
“Ambitious targets have been set to ensure that tourism growth continues. We will continue to place a major focus on building brand New Caledonia in the market through strategic partnerships, the continuation of our Ambassador programme with Justine Schofield and an always on digital presence as well as through a number of trade initiatives,”
Caroline Brunel, Sales & Marketing Director, New Caledonia Australia
The week-long celebrations saw pre and post famils for product managers and travel trade, with itineraries including activities across the island paradise, covering the Northern, the Southern and the Loyalty Islands provinces showcasing New Caledonia’s natural wonders.
Read more about the pre-famil adventure including Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and Day 4 which saw travel media and Australian and New Zealand wholesalers discover the beautiful island.
