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Palau Visitors Authority

About Palau Visitors Authority

Palau’s first tourist office was established in 1972 under the Economic Development Office of the Trust Territory Government called Palau Tourism Commission. The Tourism Re-Organization Act of 1982 under Palau Public Law 1-49, ended the Tourism Commission and established the Palau Visitors Authority (PVA).

Mission Statement

“We are committed to promote our heritage and the unique attractions of Palau through sustainable tourism development and the encouragement of responsible practices.”“A ki blak a rengmam loldubech e mengeluolu a klebelau ma klechibelau er kid lokiu a osengelel a klebekelel ma klungiolel Belau, lokiu omelemolem el tekoi er a klechedaol ma odbechel lokiu a ungil lulekerreu.”

PVA is a semi-autonomous body created by law to promote and encourage the development and marketing of tourism as one of the primary economic sectors of the Republic.

PVA is composed of seven members of the board, appointed by the President, with consent of the Senate. Its primary responsibility is to develop policies and guidelines as a basis for PVA’s operational and marketing direction; it directs policies and work activities of the Authority through the Managing Director, who in turn directs the day to day activities of the organization.

The Board has another key responsibility in that it recommends to the President and the Congress passages of legislation pertaining to tourism. The PVA acts as a liaison between the tourism industry and the community, particularly the states, in accessing and encouraging the establishment of potential tourist sites and suitable activities for the purpose of spreading tourist traffic throughout Palau.

PVA is responsible for generating awareness about tourism to all segments of the community in Palau to ensure that the Palauan people understand what tourism is about, what it does, and how it effects our island nation.

Mailing Address and Telephone:

P.O. Box 256, Koror, Republic of Palau 96940
Tel: (680) 488-2793/1930
Fax: (680) 488-1453
Email: [email protected]

 

Palau Visitors Authority Board of Directors, Operations and Associates

Board of Directors

Mr. Jackson Doktok

Chairman

Ms. Jennifer Olegeriil

Vice Chairwoman

Mr. Des Matsutaro

Board Secretary

Ms. Cindy Fitzpatrick

Member

Ms. Leah A. Gillham

Member

Mr. Norman Ngiratecheboet

Member

Mr. Ashley Omelau

Member

Mr. Ngiraibelas Tmetuchl

Ex-Officio

Management and Staff

Mr. Kadoi Ruluked

Managing Director
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Aiyumu Takada

Human Resources Manager
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Norma Etibek

Administrative Assistant
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Judy Ann Sabino

Finance / Asset Manager
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Katarina Mad

State & Community Manager
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Sharrise Ngiraked

Strategic Planning Manager
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Chloe Yano

Marketing & Programs Manager
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Jayjay Griarte

IT Specialist
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Britney Leif

Accountant Clerk
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Shector Hector

Procurement Officer
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Kato Katosang

State Representative II
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Mara Immanuel

State Representative I
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Deshay Yobech

Customer Service Representative
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Geena Gerald

Strategic Analyst II
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Ashea Rafael

Strategic Analyst I
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Janine Tewid

Marketing Representative
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Kiruu Kanai

Digital Marketing Repesentative
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Tibey Ongalibang

Digital Marketing Representative II
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