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OPINION Merrill: Reviving Guam’s tourism—community-driven path to economic renewal
Pacific Daily News
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Guam’s visitor industry has long been a cornerstone of the island’s economy and cultural exchange. Over the past 50 years, tourism has generated more employment and contributed more tax revenue than any other industry in Guam. Our airport, the...
LETTER: Before creating the 'Guam Experience', decide the target tourist market
Pacific Daily News
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In the last month, many people have given suggestions about how to attract tourists to our island and how to enhance their experience when they visit Guam. These ideas promote important discourse and should continue. However, before we talk about...
Three Massachusetts Beaches Make National "Best" List
WBEC 1420 AM - Massachusetts
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July 1, 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...
DOD's investments in Guam reach $3.9B
The Pacific Island Times
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July 1, 2025
Guam is now a $6.7 billion economy, thanks to the Department of Defense's investments, which reached $3.9 billion as of this year. However, its outstanding public debt has increased to $2.6 billion, accounting for 38 percent of its gross domestic...
Guam's athletes ready to compete in Mini Games in Palau
The Guam Daily Post
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With the 12th Pacific Mini Games Opening Ceremony scheduled for June 29 - a prelude of the nine days of athletic competition featuring more than 1,500 athletes invited from 24 Oceania nations across 14 sports - dozens of athletes from Guam will be...
Guam Masakada to open bid in Asian Cup qualifiers Sunday against UAE
Pacific Daily News
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Guam will officially open its bid in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 Qualifiers Sunday afternoon against the United Arab Emirates at the Viet Tri Stadium in Vietnam. Head coach Kimberly Sherman called up 23 players for the tournament,...
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...
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....
Philippine Airlines to offer five weekly flights on its Manila-Seattle route
Travel Daily Media
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July 4, 2025
Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced an increase in flights between Manila and Seattle later this year. The Philippine flag-carrier will increase the frequency to five weekly flights from the current thrice-weekly service from 25th November. Coming...
Four countries Americans can fly to without needing a passport – and popular vacation choice where no visa is needed
The U.S. Sun
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June 30, 2025
FORGET waiting around for your passport to arrive, you can still travel off the mainland US without one. Several destinations welcome US citizens with just a government-issued photo ID and a certified birth certificate. 4 American Samoa allows...
Paying Tribute To Guam’s World War II Survivors And Liberators
Honolulu Civil Beat - Hawaii
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June 30, 2025
A new book, co-authored by a Honolulu journalist, and museum exhibit will be unveiled July 12. Army photographer Frank Buchman was sent to Guam in 1944 to document military activities just after the United States defeated Japan’s occupying troops...
Liberation Day parade: Here's what you need to know about getting camping permits on July 16
Pacific Daily News
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Time to game plan the best spots along this year’s Liberation Day Parade route. The Department of Parks and Recreation on Monday said it will begin issuing parade route camping permits at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, at the Paseo Stadium...
$50M road boost: Guam scores record-breaking federal funding
KUAM
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June 30, 2025
What’s in store? Repaved roads, stronger bridges, and underground utilities—all designed to boost safety, cut long-term costs, and improve access for everyday drivers, military convoys, and emergency crews traveling between Camp Blaz and Apra Harbor.
Guam gets 3rd place at Asia Pacific regional championship
Pacific Daily News
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Guam finished 3rd place at the PONY Colt League World Series Qualifier in Manila after beating Medina Philippines 12-2 on Friday, PONY Guam said in a release. The winning pitcher for Guam was Matthew J. Elm. Players of the tourney were Kian Cruz...
Tourism recovery moves forward while the Pacific islands fall behind
The Pacific Island Times
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June 27, 2025
Under a clear sky in tropical Micronesia, tourism in Guam and the nearby Northern Mariana Islands is in the midst of a cautious revival. But progress remains uneven, and experts say strategic moves could make the difference between stagnation and...
OPINION Lotz: From Tumon Bay to Pati Point, Guam's marine preserves beckon
Pacific Daily News
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In my series of advocacy articles of what we should be offering as truly Guam sites for tourists to visit and enjoy, the final and perhaps most apparent are the ocean, reefs, and beaches of the island. Certainly, what is most obvious to tourists...
Guam to host first cannabis trade show amid industry growth push
The Guam Daily Post
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Guam's inaugural cannabis-themed trade show and concert will launch next month, bringing together advocates, educators and entrepreneurs as the island's cannabis industry seeks to overcome regulatory challenges and build momentum. “Cultivate - The...
Moylan: House passes $50M for Guam roadways
Pacific Daily News
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Guam Del. James Moylan said $50 million for Guam's roadways was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Moylan requested the $50 million in Community Project Funding for Guam's defense access...
Guam's beach volleyball players excited for Palau's sands
Pacific Daily News
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(This is a preview of Team Guam heading to Palau for the June 29 to July 9, 2025 Pacific Mini Games among 24 island nations.) Guam’s beach volleyball squads have high expectations heading into Palau’s sands at the upcoming Pacific Mini Games. The...
Korean air seat capacity climbs as GVB reports tourism recovery momentum
The Guam Daily Post
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The Guam Visitors Bureau is experiencing a significant rebound in Korean airline capacity with potentially 1,000 additional seats per day expected within a month, GVB Board Chairman George Chiu reported during Thursday's board meeting. The...