Published the 02/05/2025 22:00
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A year after the riots that struck New Caledonia, the archipelago saw its tourist activity collapse. The sector dropped 53 % in one year. Promotional offers are increasing to attract tourists again.
On the abandoned beach, a handful of holidaymakers benefits from New Caledonia on Pins Island. “It’s supposed to be the most touristy island I think. In fact, there is no one”launches a boaters. Since the riots last year, the archipelago has turned to the idle side.
In the most beautiful hotel on the Pins Island, there is not much left. The five -star has become a ghost, more visitors, more tourists and a disappointed director. “It’s been almost a year since it’s like that. At first it was shocking and it lasts. We can’t see it”despairs Christian Vakie, Director of accommodation at the Le Méridien hotel. The hotel could accommodate up to 150 customers ready to pay 500 euros per night. The 70 employees are unemployed, worried about the future. How to straighten the bar? Another 4 -star hotel is open; Its director has decided to bet on promotions.
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