AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTravel Access: The U.S. will suspend the CNMI’s visa-free entry program for Chinese visitors on Oct. 30 while it reviews security and immigration concerns. The program covered short stays in the Northern Mariana Islands, not Guam, but the change may affect regional visitor flows. Weather Watch: Typhoon In-fa is forecast to pass near Pagan on Friday; Guam is expected to stay out of its path, though forecasters say a southward shift remains possible. Air Links: Philippine Airlines resumed direct Manila–Saipan flights on Oct. 26, restoring a route that lets travelers skip connections through Guam or South Korea. Tourism Outlook: Guam welcomed about 688,000 visitors in fiscal 2026, down 5.6% year over year, while arrivals from Japan rose 3.1%. The Guam Visitors Bureau is also working with South Korean media company SBS Medianet on future travel and lifestyle content to promote the island.
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