By L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Nov. 5, 2026) — Qantas will add a second weekly flight between Brisbane, Australia, and Palau starting Dec. 2, 2026, expanding travel options as the number of Australian visitors to Palau continues to grow. Minister of Human Resources, Culture, Tourism and Development Ngirai Tmetuchl announced the additional service, which will […]
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Palau passport ranks 83rd globally, with access to 120 destinations
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, […]