KOROR, Palau — The Palauan passport ranks 83rd globally in the latest 2026 passport ranking, with a Mobility Score of 120 and access to 60.6% of destinations worldwide, according to Passport Reports. The ranking shows that Palauan passport holders can travel to 68 destinations without a visa. Another 46 destinations offer visa-on-arrival or simplified entry […]
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Palau tourism rebounds in 2026 as major markets post strong gains
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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Taiwan’s New Envoy to Palau Vows to Boost Tourism, Tech Investment in Pacific Ally
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Taiwan’s freshly minted ambassador to Palau, Andy Kang-i Chen, arrived with a playbook straight from Taipei: turbocharge tourism, lure high-tech investors and cement an island bond that’s equal parts strategy and shared seafaring soul. Chen, a diplomatic veteran on his seventh posting after stints in Jordan, the U.S., Philippines, […]