AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTourism Economy Watch: Guam Visitors Bureau says May visitor arrivals fell 24%, but tourism tax collections beat budget, with Tourist Attraction Fund cash at $2.756M (about 12% above projections) and FY26 arrivals through May up 9.6% year-to-date despite a steep 50.6% drop from South Korea. Beach Safety & Infrastructure: GVB board approved an Invitation for Bid for a permanent Guam Fire Department rescue base at Matapang Beach Park in Tumon to cut emergency response bottlenecks. Tumon Night Market Pride: The weekly Tumon Night Market returns Sunday with a Pride theme, music and a mini parade, plus road closures starting 7 a.m. Hotel Deal: Hotel Nikko Guam is running a Summer & Fall Meat & Beer Banquet Promotion through Oct. 31. Travel Access Push: Guam officials met in Manila to advance a Guam-CNMI visa waiver pathway that would include the Philippines. Community & Culture: Machida Shoten opened in Guam with Yokohama-style ramen, and B!ba Guam Jiu-Jitsu athletes head to Japan for the ASJJF Rolling Tour 7. Weather Alert: A tropical disturbance near the Marshall Islands was upgraded to a medium chance of development, with possible impacts for the Marianas later in the period. Public Safety Update: Search for missing Robert A.T. “Berta” Taimanglo continues after a Pagat hiking trail sighting; authorities ask the public for tips.
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