AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoVisa Waiver Push: Guam and CNMI governors Lou Leon Guerrero and David Apatang renewed their push to add the Philippines to the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Programme, arguing it would boost tourism, strengthen regional ties, and improve air connectivity as Philippine Airlines resumes Manila–Saipan flights. Tourism District Standards: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero signed Public Law 38-127, setting property maintenance standards for hotel zones (including Tumon) and allowing fines up to $5,000 for poor upkeep, with the Department of Public Works able to enforce the International Property Maintenance Code. GVB Sexual Assault Probe Call: Sen. Therese Terlaje urged Guam’s attorney general to investigate allegations tied to a $61.5M lawsuit against the Guam Visitors Bureau, calling for transparency and accountability while noting due process. Sports Tourism Win: The Guam Marianas Pro Korea Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship returned to Seoul with record participation, positioning Guam as a growing sports-travel destination and a “Road to Guam” qualifier. Tourism Recovery Signal: GVB exit survey data for April found 91% of surveyed visitors said they’d revisit Guam despite Super Typhoon Sinlaku, even as April arrivals were down about 28% year over year. Typhoon Lessons: NWS officials said Sinlaku’s broad wind field—not just peak intensity—drove impacts across the Marianas, shaping how future preparedness is planned.
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