Until very recently, it was boom time for the Pacific paradise of Palau. More and more tourists were discovering the tiny nation, drawn to its reefs and forests, pristine beaches and the promise of a ...

Palau is the only country where tourists must sign the Palau Pledge on arrival, stamped into passports to promote sustainable ...

The tourism sector of Palau has introduced Ol’au Palau, a gaming app requiring visitors to perform sustainable tasks. In turn, they will receive the opportunity to have special experiences on the ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Beijing ...

As a small, isolated island, the country of Palau has a limited number of income options. Today the tourism industry is a vital source of income for this nation state, as it makes up about 56% of ...

This story was produced by our colleagues at the BBC. The MK Hotel on Malakal island in Palau boasts the features you’d expect from a Pacific island resort: beautiful views, a pristine private beach ...

FILE - Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr. speaks during a press conference at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan (FCCJ), June 15, 2023, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File) WELLINGTON, ...

Palau's president says China is weaponizing lucrative tourism over his refusal to break Taiwan ties Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr. says Beijing weaponizes tourism to the Pacific Island ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Beijing weaponized tourism to the Pacific archipelago of Palau over its allegiance to Taiwan and its accusations that China was behind a major cyberattack there, ...