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Pacific Tourism Organisation and FSM Yap Visitors Bureau Release Key Insights from International Visitor Survey
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 9, 2025
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in partnership with the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)Yap Visitors Bureau (YVB) through the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI), has released its latest International Visitor Survey (IVS) report...
3 Chinese nationals indicted in NMI arrested on Guam
Marianas Variety
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The United States Courthouse in Gualo Rai, Saipan. Photo by Bryan Manabat THREE Chinese nationals — indicted alongside several others in October 2022 in the District Court for the NMI — have been arrested on Guam. In Criminal Case 22-00014,...
Foreign Office warns UK tourists in USA to 'stay away' in new alert
Birmingham Live
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June 12, 2025
UK tourists in the United States have been issued a new safety warning by the Foreign Office. The official body has issued guidance over responding to protests across the US, as well as in American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto...
LETTER: Tumon trash reflects poorly on commitment to tourism
Pacific Daily News
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About a month ago, I cleaned up the area between Dusit Place and the Guam Reef—specifically, the road leading to the San Vitores Shrine and Nana’s Cafe. The amount of litter was overwhelming for such a small area, much of it clearly having been...
3 Of The Best Beaches In US Are "Hidden Gems" In Massachusetts
WBEC 1420 AM - Massachusetts
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June 11, 2025
Here's a question, Massachusetts residents: Who doesn't like going to the beach? I ask that question already knowing that there are folks out there who probably HATE the beach, but I don't know of anyone personally. I have so many fond memories of...
OPINION Passport power: The key to reviving Japanese tourism on Guam
Pacific Daily News
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As Guam pushes forward in its mission to revitalize tourism, a surprising barrier has emerged in its primary market: Japan. A startling drop in Japanese passport ownership may be one of the most overlooked reasons why Japanese visitors have not...
Fun things to do on Guam: Chamorro Village & beaches
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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Chamorro Village (Photo courtesy of Guam Visitors Bureau) Guam is such an amazing place to see. Guam has an amazing historical site called Chamorro Village and amazing beaches! Guam is so cool you will want to come here and stay! The historical...
Coast Guard cutter showcases advanced capabilities during historic Quad mission
The Guam Daily Post
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The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton made maritime history this week as it completed the first-ever Quad at-sea ship observer mission in the Pacific, demonstrating advanced technological capabilities and multinational cooperation that officials...
More than skepticism, vaccine challenge on Guam is a bureaucratic issue
The Pacific Island Times
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June 9, 2025
Far beyond the troublesome issue of anti-vaccine sentiments, the bigger problem facing Guam is its large population of unvaccinated individuals who could potentially get sick and pass on preventable diseases to a large segment of the Guam...
OPINION Lotz: Guam as the 'Island of Waterfalls'
Pacific Daily News
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Guam should be known as the “Island of Waterfalls” as we have at least 50 waterfalls and still counting. How many have you been to and how many are our visitors going to? These waterfalls extend from Asan south to Malesso’. For starters, just a...
PAL to increase flights to Seattle
Philstar
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July 5, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Pacific Northwest is becoming a demand darling for flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL), leading it to raise Seattle flights to five times a week before the end of the year. In an advisory, PAL said it is increasing its...
GVB to reassess priorities of tourism projects like "I Love" village signs
KUAM
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June 9, 2025
Also vice president of the Mayors Council of Guam, Hofmann gave an update during a recent meeting of the group. "Everybody wants tourists but, some sites we can really promote, some sites are very dangerous," he noted. "Like the lookout in...
Allegory Coffee and Stories: Guam's got more themed coffee shops
Pacific Daily News
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Stepping into Allegory Coffee and Stories in Barrigada feels like browsing the pages of one’s childhood fairy tale, adult science fiction, or classic CW Lewis book. The shop held its soft opening on March 29 and its grand opening will be at 10...
Swimmer Amaya Bollinger wins silver in 200M butterfly
The Guam Daily Post
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Guam earned its first swimming medal at the 12th Pacific Mini Games on Thursday in Koror, Palau. Amaya Bollinger delivered a standout performance in the 200-meter butterfly, capturing silver - on her 17th birthday - in 2 minutes 24.77 seconds....
Mayors question maintenance of village tourism projects
Pacific Daily News
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With “I love Guam” signs starting to rust and questions about ongoing maintenance of village attractions, Guam’s mayors expressed concern that tourism funds are moving away from villages and into Tumon. Sinajana Mayor Robert Hofmann, the Mayors’...
Maoli takes the stage in Hafaloha concert
The Guam Daily Post
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Maoli, the biggest name in island music today, is taking the stage tonight promising the Guam community an unforgettable night of island vibes and positive energy. Ahead of the show, Maoli took the time to mingle with some of their fans on Friday...
Stealthy Trio Of B-2 Spirit, F-22 Raptor & F-35 ‘Roar & Soar’ Over White House Post Successful Iran Bombing
The Eurasian Times
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July 5, 2025
The Fourth of July, known as American Independence Day, was celebrated this year with a flyover by the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber over the White House, accompanied by America’s cutting-edge fifth-generation stealth fighters. US President Donald...
PAGE 06 - Lee: airline incentives could boost arrivals past 1M in FY26
The Guam Daily Post
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The fragile state of Guam's tourism industry was one of the focal points of the Special Economics Services committee meeting on Thursday. Guam Visitor's Bureau President Regine Biscoe-Lee provided an overview for the SES, the work group that meets...
PAL to operate 5 Manila-Seattle flights per week by November
Philippine STAR
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July 4, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines will increase its nonstop flights between Manila and Seattle from three to five times weekly starting November 25, the airline announced Thursday, July 3. The move is part of PAL’s strategy to...
Wrestlers win two more gold medals in Palau
Talanei
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July 2, 2025
American Samoa’s national anthem was played twice on the 3rd day of competition after our wrestlers won two more gold medals at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau. Latana Sopa clinched gold in the Beach Wresting 90 kg and Amo Loe also captured gold...