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Palau Tourism Shows No Sign of Slowdown Despite Iran Conflict, April Arrivals Surge 38%

Broad-based growth across Asia, North America and Europe points to resilient travel demand and stable visitor confidence By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 25, 2026) — Visitor arrivals to Palau continued to climb steadily through April 2026, with tourism data showing no visible signs of weakening demand despite global concerns over rising fuel prices and […]

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U.S removes negative travel advisory for New Caledonia

NOUMEA/WASHINGTON, 25 MAY 2026 (ISLANDS BUSINESS) — The United States’ State Department has officially lowered its travel advisory for New Caledonia.  As of 21 May the advisory was reduced from Level Three (“Reconsider Travel”) to Level Two (“Exercise Increased Caution”).   The decision comes more than a year after deadly civil unrest swept the archipelago in […]

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