Tourism Workforce & Education: SKÅL International Guam awarded a $1,000 scholarship to a Dusit Beach Resort Guam employee pursuing a tourism degree at Guam Community College, highlighting ongoing support for hospitality careers. Health & Visitor-Friendly Community Events: GRMC’s Steel Strong, Heart Driven Health Fair returns July 25 at Micronesia Mall with free screenings, family activities, and prizes including a roundtrip Guam-to-Philippines airline ticket. Regional Travel Demand: Guam and CNMI leaders say a Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver push that includes the Philippines could unlock a major untapped market, citing strong two-way travel interest despite current U.S. visa friction. Tourism Policy Spotlight: Five gubernatorial teams laid out competing plans to rebuild Guam tourism, with broad agreement that improving the visitor experience, air access, workforce, and infrastructure must come before “marketing.” Liberation Day Culture: Guam marked its 82nd Liberation Day with community celebrations like the Liberation Day Wagon Parade at Asan Beach Park, plus a Liberation Queen homecoming for Tialynn Flores. Security & Travel Context: The U.S. Army deployed the Dark Eagle hypersonic missile system on Guam during Valiant Shield 2026, a development that may shape perceptions of the island’s strategic role.