By: L.N. Reklai
August 11, 2017 (Koror, Palau) Visitor arrivals for the month of July shows increase over previous month and a slight decrease compared to same time last year of -1.6%. People’s Republic of China continues to be the largest source market with 54% of the market share.
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All markets show increases in arrivals compared to June but still behind 2016 numbers for corresponding months.
Eight airlines serviced Palau in July, not including private charters. Of the eight 5 were scheduled airlines, and 3 were chartered airlines.
Of the total arrivals, 47% were male. 53% of arrivals were female, most of whom fall between ages 18-59.
Jellyfish Lake continues to be the most inquired about attraction. [/restrict]