(KOROR, Palau) – For the whole month of August and September 2005 CNN International will feature Palau in two 30-second segments showcasing Palau as an exotic travel destination. The first segment, called “Tourism”, documents a visiting couple’s adventurous getaway, is now playing for this month of August. The second segment spot is called “Culture” showcasing Palau’s unique traditions and culture will be shown for the month of September.

After a great deal of exposure as the eye-catching tropical backdrop for CBS’s top reality television series, Survivor, Palau is now enticing viewers of another big TV network, CNN. A Guam-based production company called Shooting Star Productions-the largest and oldest independent production company in Micronesia- working closely with Palau Visitors Authority produced, shot, edited and mastered two 30-second destination commercial used for CNN International.

“We’re excited about the creative way Shooting Star is helping us keep our islands on the minds of discreet world travelers,” said Maryann Delemel, Palau Visitors Authority managing director.

“This is a milestone for us” says Carlos Barretto, Shooting Star Production’s President and Production Director. Mr. Barretto expressed his gratitude to PVA board for their confidence and the opportunity to carry out “culturally sensitive project!”

Palau Visitors Authority Chairman, Mr. Jackson Henry commends Shooting Star Productions for their meticulous preparation and commitment to completing the project in accordance with PVA’s objectives. Mr. Henry invites the public saying, “Watch our commercials on CNN- another big step in Palau’s endeavor to distinguish itself as a world class destination”. The public is urged to tune in to CNN and watch this fabulous showing of our beautiful island nation airing five times a day