By: Laurel Marewibuel For Palauans, the Busan meetings were not just another overseas conference. They were a chance to put Palau’s heritage, tourism priorities and island concerns in front of the people helping shape the future of UNESCO World Heritage work. From July 17–22, three Palauan representatives took part in a capacity-building workshop on sustainable […]
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Palau Ramps Up Security, Lodging Plans as 55th PIFLM Nears
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (July 8, 2026) — Palau is 51 days from hosting the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, with government officials laying out preparations for what could be one of the largest gatherings in the forum’s history. The forum, themed “BELAU: Building Economies. Life. Action. Unity.,” is expected to draw […]
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Taiwan and Palau Partner to Launch a New Era of Smart Golf
KOROR, PALAU — Golf is more than a sport; it can be a powerful engine for tourism, education, and industrial growth. Taiwan’s Wu Fong Golf Course, together with partners across the golf industry and a number of leading Taiwanese brands, will unveil a Smart Golf Experience Pavilion at the Taiwan–Palau Trade & Cultural Show, held […]
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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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Airai, Aimeliik and Ngchesar partner with national agencies on historic trail network
New initiative aims to boost sustainable tourism while protecting cultural landmarks in Palau KOROR, Palau (May 21, 2026) — The Ministry of Human Resources, Culture, Tourism and Development signed a memorandum of understanding May 8 with the state governments of Airai, Aimeliik and Ngchesar, along with the Palau Visitors Authority, to develop and maintain interconnected […]
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Japanese Training Ship Dazzles in Palau with Crystal Waters, Cultural Festivities
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — A male student aboard the research vessel Bosei Maru couldn’t hide his awe at Palau’s underwater paradise. “I love it here, especially the water — it’s so clear and the corals are just so beautiful,” he gushed Friday after docking in Koror. It’s a sentiment echoed by the crew. […]