Tourism Pulse: Guam visitor arrivals fell for the fourth straight month, with June down 35.7% vs. June 2025 as reduced air capacity, flight suspensions, and higher travel costs hit key markets like South Korea (-68.7%) and Japan (-12.2%). Storm Watch: Even as Typhoon Dolphin moves away from Guam’s forecast area, hazardous surf, rip currents, and strong winds remain a concern, with a high surf advisory through Saturday and a small craft advisory for coastal waters. Tourism Impact Numbers: A new report says tourism generated about US$1.6 billion in total economic impact in 2025, supporting 783,000 visitors and nearly US$1.0 billion in GDP. Sports Tourism Buildout: The Northern Marianas Sports Association is pushing sports tourism by upgrading facilities like the Oleai Sports Complex to attract international competitions and training camps. Maritime & Ports: Regional port leaders met on Guam to focus on infrastructure modernization and supply chain resilience, tying port readiness to both economic stability and military posture. Visitor Economy & Culture: Guam’s Liberation Day celebrations featured cultural groups from Japan and Taiwan, with GVB highlighting cultural exchange as a tourism driver. Policy/Planning: A public hearing is set for Aug. 11 on proposed rules for the GWA Sewer Hookup Revolving Loan Fund.