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approval of the OEK is the creation of the National Tourism Unit or similar body that will spearhead the implementation process. 2. Maintain diving as Palau’s foremost attraction while developing the marketing image of Palau as a special destination in the world with unique natural and cultural attractions other than diving. There is considerable potential for Palau to diversify its attractions and therefore expand its image from just being a dive destination to nature, adventure, culture, and eco- tourism. 3. With the terrorist attacks in 2001 (NYC) and 2002 (Bali bombings) and most recently with the outbreak of the SARS virus, Palau is likely to experience substantial decrease in visitor arrivals. An aggressive marketing strategy needs to be in place to respond to these external factors and solidify Palau’s position as a safe and pristine tourist destination in the immediate term. In particular, an aggressive promotions plan is to be in place for Japan, one of Palau’s most important markets. Timing is opportune for an active campaign to attract visitors from Japan to Palau where visitors from SARS infected countries temporarily stopped. 4. Work with the industry, state, and national governments to establish a hotel/motel rating system and dive management plan to ensure the long term sustainability of the industry. 5. Administration: While not specifically identified in the MAP, internal controls and exercise of prudent management of resources will be improved and consistently followed to ensure accountability as well as “getting the most out of each dollar spent”. Improvement to financial reporting and accounting procedures consistent with acceptable accounting standards will be ensured. 6. The Human Resource department will conduct a comprehensive analysis of employee job descriptions to ensure that functions do not overlap and if so, revisions will be made to make full utilization of manpower capability within the organization. The human resource department will look into capacity building, reliable evaluation, and merit systems. 7. Awareness as to the importance of tourism in the Republic: continuous dialogue between and among state and national government entities, operators and private sector as stakeholders of this important industry will continue to improve. Information Source: Palau Visitors Authority 1.3.2 Visitors to Palau Visitors are the key to tourism, keeping the entire tourism network working. Their attitudes, actions, and experiences play a critical role in sustainability for Palau in terms of both economy and ecological health of the natural resources on which tourism depends. 16
It is important to have a general knowledge of the tourists who visit Palau, and the activities that they participate in during their stay in Palau. Palau Visitor’s Authority is the primary source of information on this subject: Palau has seen an 8% increase in the total number of visitors from 2001 to 2002. The following table gives the breakdown of visitor percentages according to ethnic background. About half of Palau’s tourists visit with the primary purpose of scuba diving. Country Number of tourists per year (2003) Percentage by country of origin USA 3,495 6% 77% Japan 20,952 35% 91% Europe 1,123 2% 89% Taiwan 27,710 46% 22% Others 6,571 11% 57% Total 59,851 100% 55% Percentage divers among tourists Most of the remainder is “general interest” tourists, but virtually all of them engage in marine recreational activities, including snorkeling, motorboat touring, kayaking, and fishing (PCS, 2001). A recent survey conducted by Community Centered Conservation (C3) identified seven major marine-based activities, which are offered and utilized within the tourism industry. These include scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, boating or jet ski rental, sea walk, parasailing, and banana boating. All of these activities take place within the southern part of Palau’s main archipelago known as the “Rock Islands Southern Lagoon Area” (2003). 1.3.3 Marine Tourism Activities and Sites Scuba Diving Scuba diving is one of Palau’s main tourism activities. Palau provides excellent opportunities for all levels of diving, from novice through advanced. There are currently 75 dive sites in Palau and 75 percent of those are located within the Rock Islands Southern Lagoon Area (PCS, 2001). There are 22 identified tour operators in Koror who offer scuba diving tours (C3, 2003). Snorkeling Snorkeling is also a popular tourist activity in Palau, particularly since is requires much less training and equipment. There are 25 identified tour operators in Koror who offer snorkeling tours (C3, 2003). Other Marine Activities Kayaking, fishing, boating, watercraft/ski rental, sea walking, parasailing, banana boating, and other activities are also available. 17
Page 1 and 2: Koror State Government Tour Guide C
Page 3 and 4: Chapter 4: TRADITIONAL & CONTEMPORA
Page 5 and 6: Permission to utilize information P
Page 8 and 9: 1.1 Geography of Palau 1.1.1 Locati
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Page 26 and 27: when diving, make sure their buoyan
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Page 32 and 33: weak or non-existent currents. Insi
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Page 40 and 41: Though most conservation areas are
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3.8.3 Sharks A lot of bad publicity
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3.8.5 Sea Snakes and Sea Kraits Alt
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Pat Colin Human Impacts Turtle popu
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Sources for Additional Reading: The
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Organization and focus Oceana=works
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This section covers a few aspects o
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4.2 Palauan Money Udoud According t
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4.5 Rock Island Art and Historical
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4.6 Stone Monoliths Stone carvings
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4.8 Bai A traditional Palauan meeti
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traded metal tools with them, and t
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5.1 Historical Periods The history
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5.1.3 Modern Times At the start of
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Site Name Ngerengchol 5.2 Historica
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5.3 Best Practice Guidelines for Si
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6.1 An Overview Traditional Knowled
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• Carbon dioxide excess • Decom
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6. Life-Threatening Emergencies: Ch
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6.3.1 Hazardous marine animal injur
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6.4 Dive Equipment 6.4.1 Dive Equip
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7.1 NATIONAL GOVERNMENT WATER SAFET
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proper working order. Each Supervis
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7.3.2 Personal Flotation Device Eve
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7.5 KOROR STATE WATER SAFETY REGULA
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7.5.5 Emergency Information a) Be f
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7.5.10 Personal Watercraft (See Kor
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making headway, as typified by, but
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8.1 KOROR STATE ROCKS ISLANDS MANAG
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8.2 KOROR STATE ENVIRONMENTAL AND C
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Table 2 Designated Tourist Areas an
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SUMMARY OF KOROR STATE ENVIORNMENTA
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FISHING LICENSES • Koror State Pu
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of the entrance to the Ngkisaol isl
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Additionally, any violator shall be
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of Ngchelobel; the island of Ngeang
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for a non-commercial fishing licens
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• Protected Sea Life sets regulat
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Table 6: Invertebrate Species Regul
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8.4 Environmental Quality & Protect
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environment” will become especial
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(K) "Licensing or Permitting Agency
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(3) The Class B designation should
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2401-11-27 Palau Discharge Permit A
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(A) The Board may either approve, c
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WATER USE AREAS: CLASSIFICATION AND
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2401-11-48 Contents of Certificatio
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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 2401-11-56
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DO: Keep all waste on board in pro
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