Palau turns to digital technology to protect cultural heritage and support tourism

Island Times (Palau)30 October 2026, 10:40 UTCPalau

By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau — “Our cultural heritage is an essential part of our identity, history, and traditional knowledge,” Human Resources, Culture, Tourism and Development Minister Ngiraibelas Tmetuchl said as Palau explores ways to use modern technology to preserve historic sites and create sustainable tourism opportunities for local communities. The 2026 International Training Workshop […] The post Palau turns to digital technology to protect cultural heritage and support tourism appeared first on Island Times News.

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