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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Palau Sees Strong Q1 2026 Visitor Growth Despite March Slowdown
New travelers, mature demographics and diving tourism shape visitor behavior By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (April 2026) — Palau’s tourism sector posted strong growth in the first quarter of 2026, with visitor arrivals rising sharply year over year and travel patterns pointing to a maturing, experience-driven market, according to newly released data. Total arrivals from […]
CNMI’s hotel group appeals for U.S federal support amid possible shutdown of Korea-Saipan route
SAIPAN, 12 FEBRUARY 2026 (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) — The Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands is pushing for U.S federal policy changes to help stabilise the commonwealth’s fragile tourism amid another setback posed by the possible shutdown of Korean carriers’ Saipan route. The hotel group has joined a call for the U.S Department of […]
