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. […]
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Resilient Roots: In Palau, Women Scale the Taro Value Chain to Build Businesses and Food Security
Project Result / Case Study/Asian Development Bank 06 March 2026 https://www.adb.org/results/resilient-roots-palau-women-scale-taro-value-chain-build-businesses-food-security Taro farming by women in Palau is under threat due to a changing climate, putting food security and cultural traditions at risk. ADB and local partners are supporting women taro farmers to adapt and strengthen their livelihoods, providing climate-resilient seedlings, training on dryland farming, […]
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Philippine Airlines Expands Palau Access With Twice-Weekly Manila Flights Starting March 29
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Feb. 12, 2026) — Philippine Airlines will begin twice-weekly service between Palau and Manila starting March 29, expanding international access and strengthening travel links for residents, visitors and the Palauan diaspora. The flights will operate on a scheduled basis and will be available for online booking, according to Efren Adrian […]
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Qantas’ Brisbane-Palau Route Surges as Whipps Pushes for Second Weekly Flight
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. huddled Tuesday with Qantas executives in Brisbane to celebrate booming traffic on the airline’s Brisbane-Palau route — and plot its next leap forward. The service, running under Australia’s extended Palau Paradise Express program through November, has exploded from just 85 passengers in January 2025 […]