The Palau Visitors Authority (PVA) report on the number of tourist arrival in Palau has shown a drop 11,827 tourist up till now as compared to last year. The total number of tourist arrival till June has been 48,250 till while last year it was 60,077 with Chinese tourists being more in number. While the […]
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Bureau of Tourism aims at six regulations by January
The Bureau of Tourism plans to set up six regulations by the January which will organize the tourism industry and will potentially increase tourism keeping the environment intact. Director of Tourism Kevin Mesebeluu has proposed six regulations which circle around Tour Operators, Boaters Association, Sun Block, Accommodation, Natural/ Eco Tourism Guide Certification and Transportation. Mesebeluu […]
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New law to increase fee charged to foreign yacht owners, cruise ships in Palauan waters
President Remengesau signed a bill that will increase a fee charged to foreign yacht owners and cruise ships entering Palauan waters. “This new law will align Palau’s tax structure with the normative market rate and ensure that we receive our fair share from those profiting off Palau’s natural beauty” Remengesau said in his address to […]
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Taiwan makes big announcement for tourists on Twitter
While Palau acknowledged and celebrated the Presidents day, Taiwan has started off June with a big announcement for tourists on the occasion of 100th anniversary of the Presidential Office Building. Taiwan Presidential Office Spokesperson announced on Twitter that tourists visiting Taiwan might win a chance to spend a night at the Presidential Office Building. However, […]
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Decline in the number of visitors this year: PVA report
The number of tourists visiting Palau up till last month has fallen by 9,608 with total visitors being 34,636 compared to 44,244 last year, suggests Palau Visitor Authority (PVA) report. Last month has shown less number of tourists visiting Palau with a decrease of 1,953 as compared to last year’s April that touched 10,337 visitor […]
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Foreign nationals with criminal background banned in Palau
President Tommy Remengesau, Jr. issued an executive order to prevent foreign nationals with criminal history from entering Palau, stating that it is in the best interest of the country. Executive Order (EO) No. 424, which was signed on April 30, stated that the president had been advised that certain foreign nationals and groups involved in […]