Tourism Finance Win: Guam Visitors Bureau says it just received its first clean financial audit in over six years, with zero findings or material weaknesses, as it prepares for FY2027 budget talks and targets 1.1 million visitors. Visitor Economy Update: GVB also reports tourism impact rose to about $1.6B in 2025 (up from $1.4B), with direct visitor spending climbing to $1.2B and tourism-supported jobs increasing to 15,100. Airport Retail Access: Guam International Airport rolled out a Concourse Access Pass letting non-ticketed visitors shop and dine airside, plus a $3 parking flat-rate deal for approved participants who spend $25+. Air Connectivity Boost: United Airlines announced new nonstop flights from the U.S. to Japan (Tokyo-Narita and Sapporo) starting Oct. 24, opening easier one-stop connections to Guam, Saipan, and Palau. Disaster Readiness & Recovery: Guam hotels are being positioned as key mass-care and temporary housing partners during emergencies, with GVB and GHRA coordinating crisis communications and visitor support. Infrastructure After Sinlaku: DPW estimates about $104M in damage along Marine Corps Drive from Super Typhoon Sinlaku, including road, drainage, and bridge impacts. Weather Watch: Invest 92W is expected to bring rougher conditions to Guam and the CNMI, with gusty winds and heavy rain possible. Tourism Policy Pressure: Senator Jesse Lujan scheduled an oversight hearing on the GVB scandal, keeping tourism governance in the spotlight. Local Tourism Push: GVB brought Guam culture and travel deals to the Philippines via “Guam With Me: The Manila Event,” aiming to grow a key emerging market.