AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism Promotion: Guam’s MegaFAM Trade Show at LeoPalace Resort Guam drew 200+ international travel partners, media, and influencers, with nearly 40 local exhibitors pitching hotels, attractions, food, shopping, and even telecom—plus the Barcinas Sisters weaving Guam culture into the spotlight. GVB Market Watch: Early August data shows South Korean arrivals down 37.3% (9,561 visitors Aug. 1–12), with GVB citing tighter seat capacity and travel costs, though jet fuel surcharges and the won have eased. Airport & Visitor Experience: Avolta is set to take over A.B. Won Pat airport speciality retail and master food & beverage concessions after GIAA board approval, following an extension for incumbent Lotte Duty Free. Travel Costs: EVA Air will raise excess baggage and other international baggage fees starting Sept. 29, with Guam included in Zone 2. Safety & Accountability: GVB says the $50K reward tied to the 2024 Tumon tourist killing remains unclaimed, with payout tied to conviction certification. Local Talent & Research: UOG NSF EPSCoR E-RISE and E-CORE welcomed five graduate research assistants for 2026–2027, supporting STEM pathways that can feed future tourism and marine research.
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