She says New Zealand is now on her radar and she is looking to expand her relationships with trade here.

‘At the moment the New Zealand market tends to be a two-island one, combining Tahiti with Moorea or Bora Bora. But there are many hidden islands that would suit the market – like Taha’a or Huahine or even the Tuamotu Islands including Rangiroa.

‘There is so much choice and we need to encourage New Zealanders to see us as a repeat market – still a lot of people see it as a once in a lifetime thing to do, but we are only four and a half hours away.’