Whatever happened to … the Honhui Guam and Vista del Mar hotels

BY OYAOL NGIRAIRIKL Journal Staff A $400 million hotel project by Honhui Guam LLC, featuring 824 rooms, a CHamoru-themed water park and other first-class amenities for visitors — as well as parking with busing for its approximately 800 employees —...

Building safer workplaces together: Join Guam's premier safety conference

BY FRANCINE TAITAGUETaitague For a quarter-century, the Guam Contractors Association has championed workplace safety through education, collaboration, and innovation. This year marks the 25th Annual Joseph Leasiolagi "Samoan Joe" Safety Conference...

Selfie Time! 5 top picture-perfect Instagram places on Guam

Inarajan Pools (Photo by YanaPadigos/Courtesy of The Guam Guide) Wondering where to take beautiful pictures that capture the essence of your visit to Guam? We think Guam is photogenic from every angle but here are a few #InstaGuam spots around the...

From Guam to Gaza: It’s just crazy enough to work

Before Donald Trump’s 21-part peace plan for Gaza, he originally said the United States could “take Gaza” and make it great. Imagine treating Gaza not as an unsolvable foreign dilemma, but as a U.S. territory, a Guam or Puerto Rico on the...

Guam reaches thousands in Nagoya showcasing culture and events at tourism expo Japan 2025

NAGOYA, JAPAN - The Guam Visitors Bureau, along with its members, represented Guam at the Tourism Expo Japan 2025 themed “Travel for Discovery and New Encounters” from Sept. 25-28 at the Aichi Sky Expo in Nagoya. This marks a significant...

Imbabura strike talks break down; Travel is disrupted between Cuenca and Quito; Four protesters released; Diesel consumption falls following price increase

Less than a day after they began, negotiations in Imbabura Province to end the indigenous strike have fallen apart. Although the government first reported a “recess” in talks on Wednesday, it said later that they would not resume. The Federation...

Hiking spots to check out on Guam

The Trails of Ritidian (Photo courtesy of The Guam Guide) If you’re visiting Guam and want to see the island in ways you can only see with a hike check out some of the spots on our list. Make sure you come prepared with water, sunscreen and some...

UPDATED 'Guam stands ready to help': Prayers, offers of assistance after deadly earthquake hits Philippines

(This story has been updated to reflect Archbishop Ryan Jimenez's message and the latest information about the victims.) Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero and Speaker Frank Blas Jr., on behalf of Guam, offered condolences to the Philippines after a...

$10.4M FAA grant to upgrade Guam Airport

Executive manager John Quinata says the projects will make travel safer and more convenient for all terminal users—thanking the governor, lieutenant governor, and FAA for backing these critical upgrades.

How to get certified for scuba diving on Guam

The island of Guam is unique for its cultural, historical, and ecological features. Located in the Pacific Ocean and neighboring the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam is famous for its warm, crystal-clear, waters which are perfect for an array of...

'Guam stands ready to help': Prayers, offers of assistance after deadly earthquake hits Philippines

Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero and Speaker Frank Blas Jr., on behalf of Guam, offered condolences to the Philippines after a devastating 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu and surrounding areas late Tuesday night, killing at least 56, injuring at...

Japan Airlines marks 55 years of flying to Guam, governor seeks new Hokkaido flights

Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero said she wants to work on opening more Japan flights, particularly flights to Hokkaido and back, which she brought up during Wednesday's airport reception celebrating Japan Airlines' 55 years of flying the Guam-Japan route....

UPDATED Federal shutdown hits Guam: Essential services will continue but delays, furloughs possible; governor orders contingency plans

Impacts of a federal shutdown are hitting Guam, with members of Congress unable to reach a compromise on a budget for the U.S. government’s budget by the Oct. 1 start of fiscal year 2026. While essential federal services and benefits will...

Maui tourism: Visitor arrivals up slightly, spending rises 23% in August

This chart shows total monthly visitor spending (blue) and monthly visitor arrivals (orange) on Maui during August over the past six years. The graphic does not include Lānaʻi or Molokaʻi, which are a part of Maui County. (Data Source: DBEDT) Two...

'Enriching cultural experiences': Guam to host first international dance festival on Dec. 6-7 but registration closing soon

Guam will be hosting its first international dance festival on Dec. 6 and 7, a regional showcase and competition celebrating cultural heritage, creative expression, and artistic excellence. Registration is now being accepted online at...

Kakao Mobility Expands Real-Time Taxi Service to Guam

Guam, still one of the most beloved summer vacation destinations for Koreans (Image courtesy of Yonhap) SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Kakao Mobility said Tuesday it has begun offering real-time taxi-hailing services in Guam through its Kakao T...

GVB takes part in Tourism Expo Japan 2025 in Nagoya

BY JULIAN RYALL Japan Correspondent NAGOYA, Japan — Japanese travelers are rediscovering Guam as a vacation destination, with arrivals from Japan in the January-July first half of the year out-performing the average growth from all markets. While...

GIAA: procurement authority brings faster response to seat capacity growth, capital improvements

The Guam International Airport Authority is pushing forward with a series of capital improvement projects ranging from electrical vehicles to upgraded security checkpoints all backed by new procurement authority that will give the agency more...

Taste of Guam: 4 ways to serve up Chamorro Ahi Tuna Poke

(Photo by Army Lt. Col. (Ret.) Annette Merfalen) “My name is Annie. Food and I get along so well! Cooking and baking are more than a hobby for me – they’re a passion. I come from the beautiful island of Guam, U.S.A. The recipes you’ll find here...

TSA finds 'replica' grenade in traveler's carry-on bag at Guam airport, forcing temporary evacuation

Transportation Security Administration officers at the Guam airport on Sunday found what they initially believed was a grenade in a traveler's carry-on bag, forcing a temporary evacuation and closure of the security checkpoint, until a TSA...