By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (August 17, 2026) – Palau’s tourism sector is showing a stronger and more resilient recovery in 2026, with visitor arrivals through July up 27% from the same period last year and several key markets recording double-digit growth. Palau welcomed 51,040 visitors from January through July 2026, compared with 40,339 during […]
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Palau Tourism on Pace for 80,000–85,000 Visitors in 2026 as Recovery Continues
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (July 13, 2026) Palau’s tourism industry is on track for another year of solid recovery, with visitor arrivals expected to climb significantly if current trends hold through the rest of 2026. The Palau Visitors Authority said recent arrival data show steady growth across multiple source markets, led by strong gains […]
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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 […]