As part of the mission to support Palau’s tourism growth and economic development, various agencies had collaborated to conduct two free trainings intended for service providers from the security and hospitality industries on Friday, December 28, at the Palau Community College (PCC). The trainings, which revolved around emergency response and customer service, were the product […]
Tag: Tourism
Posted inFeatures
The ‘ism’ of tourism: a year in review
SPORTS TOURISM. Although Konqer 2018 was largely participated by residents of Palau, it was one of the initiatives undertaken by the Palau Visitors Authority (PVA) to diversify tourist experience in Palau through sports tourism, among others. In the photo were participants of Konqer 2018, helping each other complete an obstacle. (Rhealyn C. Pojas) Various events […]
Posted inTop Stories
Remengesau says 2019 will be year of rebound for tourism
President Tommy E. Remengesau Jr. says he is very optimistic that tourism numbers will rebound in 2019. At a press interview, Remengesau says that Palau is working with Skymark Airline, a Japanese domestic airline, to fly to Palau. He says that the airline is waiting for permits from Japan’s end before it can fly to […]
Posted inTop Stories
Japanese Parliamentary Vice Minister vows to help bring back direct flight between Palau, Japan
Japanese Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Norikazu Suzuki told the media that he will help in bringing back the regular direct flights between Palau and Japan after realizing its importance. Suzuki, who visited Palau for the first time to attend the Palau-Japan Trade, Investment, and Tourism Seminar that was held on December 4 at the […]
Posted inTop Stories
Airai officially signs up for PVA’s One-Stop Shop program
Known as the Stepping Stone to Palau, Airai State in the southernmost part of Babeldaob has recently has collaborated with Palau Visitors Authority (PVA) for the One-Stop Shop Program, a tourist product designed to provide visitors insight to some of the best cultural treasures hidden on Babeldaob Island on day tours to various states, through […]
Posted inTop Stories
Despite tourism dip, Remengesau says no need to worry about economy
Amid the tourism downturn, President Tommy Remengesau Jr. said there is no need to worry about the economy, as he remains optimistic about growth in 2019. In a press conference on Wednesday, the president said took a positive spin on the dip in the tourism arrivals for 2018 saying its in manageable and sustainable levels. […]