Hospitality and Tourism in Vanuatu: Ethical and Governing Issues, Role of P&O Cruises, and Recommendations

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Table of Contents
Introduction..............................................................................................................................2
The prime Ethical and Governing issues presented in the report..........................................2
Role of P&O Cruises............................................................................................................4
Who is responsible for rectifying issues ?.............................................................................4
How could the government have resolved the issues?..........................................................5
Recommendations to overcome the issues............................................................................6
Conclusion................................................................................................................................7
References................................................................................................................................8

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Introduction
Vanuatu is located in the Southwestern Pacific ocean with the total population of 208,869.
Over 2500 years ago this group of islands were home for Melanesians and known by the
name of "New Hebrides" which was given by captain James cook in 1774. There are 83
islands in Vanuatu, where 13 are larger and remaining 70 are small ones (Worldatlas, 2018).
The People of Vanuatu speaks many languages such as English, French, Pidgin, and Bislama.
Vanuatu people faced lots of issues and natural disasters each year. Some of the issues that
are raised in past few years such as lack of money, slow development rate, corruption.
Various ethical and governmental issues will be discussed in this report. The role of P & O
cruises will also be mentioned. The people or organization responsible for issues and the
recommendations to solve these problems will also be provided in this report.
The prime Ethical and Governing issues presented in the report
The Video named Broken dreams was beautifully picturized and presented the basic issues
that should be rectified for the better development of Vanuatu. The Vanuatu citizens are
facing a number of issues. It can not be denied that Since gaining independence in 1980, the
country fought with many issues that are stopping the nation to grow faster. The people of
Vanuatu are familiar with corruption and political issues for many years. According to a
report published in the economist twenty-two, Prime Ministers has been changed in Vanuatu
since its independence (the economist, 2015). On 14 October 2015 fourteen ministers were
caught in a bribery case and sentenced 10 years of prison but the Parliament speaker freed
himself in the absence of prime minister and broke the laws that are equal for everyone. The
corruption was spread in all over the country in 2015 (News, 2015). In the video "Vanuatu's
Broken Dreams" even the Deputy prime minister Moana Carcasses accepted that the
corruption is everywhere (SBS Dateline, 2013).

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Vanuatu people also mentioned they do not have basic facilities such as toilets, homes water.
There are some community toilets that are only for visitors and not for the the local people.
After the tourists left the island the door of these toilets closed until the next visit of
foreigners. The another issue raised in Vanuatu is the politicians live luxury life and the
public is still living in poverty (SBS, 2013). The money comes from the cruises is still not
used properly for the development of Vanuatu. Most of the population of Vanuatu depend
upon the cruises visits the island and when they are gone there is no source of income.
However, there is some small business started by a group of people but tourism is still the
main source of money. Most of the population lives in damaged homes with lack of
electricity and drinking water facilities. They have no proper shelter to live and no hygienic
food. Most of the people used to cook food in open areas without any gas facilities. Some of
them have a generator but no fuels to operate the machines. Many people have been dead by
the problem of lack of hygiene and sanitation (Carter et al., 2016). There are no facilities to
save the rainwater. Another basic issue is water pollution which was the reason for health-
related issues among the people of Vanuatu (World Health Organisation, 2015). The lack of
knowledge and black magic believe among people was another concern. The farmers of
Vanuatu do not even know how to deal with the money comes from cruises. Electricity is
also the major issue in Vanuatu. Some of the people used solar lights as a source of electricity
but most of the population relies on torches and kerosene lights. People of Vanuatu living
with these issues and trying to overcome the adverse situations. This beautiful nation has
always been an attraction for visitors. P & O cruises are well know for taking people to
Vanuatu.
Role of P&O Cruises
This beautiful city is the attraction for many cruises like P & O Cruises, Holland America,
Royal Caribbean International, Seabourn etc. P&O is the most common cruise to visit