GVB Legal Fight: Guam Visitors Bureau asks the court to disqualify Assistant AG David Austin from its civil case, alleging OAG attorneys advanced the government’s interests over GVB’s and filed an unauthorized response. Tourism Push: GVB says it’s continuing overseas marketing despite weaker arrivals, pointing to the Sept. 4 Guam Mega Familiarization Tour that brought 240+ travel pros, media, and influencers and generated 700+ B2B connections. Arrivals Watch: GVB data for Aug. 1–18 shows visitor numbers down 22.9% vs. 2025, with South Korea and Japan still driving most of the market mix and both down year over year. Travel Costs: DOD per diem for Guam meals and incidentals rises effective Sept. 1, lifting meals to $111 and incidentals to $27 (lodging stays $179), a change Guam’s hotel and restaurant industry says matters for government travel. Mail & De minimis: Rep. James Moylan says new de minimis rules are adding steps and costs for Guam-bound mail, requiring customs processing via Zonos for affected packages. Fuel Prices: Gas on Guam jumped again, with regular now over $6 and diesel over $7 after a midweek increase. Tech for Travelers: Apple says iPhone 18 Pro is eSIM-only (no SIM tray) in Guam and 11 other markets, which could affect travelers buying phones abroad. AI Trip Planning: A GVB talk highlights a surge in AI-driven travel searches, urging Guam businesses to post clear, specific info so they show up in AI answers.