AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGuam Tourism Recovery: Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) says it’s fighting back as arrivals fall, pointing to higher fuel and jet surcharges, FX swings, and flight disruptions while rolling out digital marketing to lift demand heading into August peak season. Philippines e-Visas for Micronesia: The Philippine Consulate General in Agana launched an e-Visa system across CNMI, Guam, Palau, the Marshall Islands, and FSM for eligible temporary visits, with travelers urged to complete e-Travel registration after approval. Guam Event Calendar: The 38th Guam Micronesia Island Fair returns Oct. 23–25 at Ypao Beach, spotlighting Micronesian dance, music, food, crafts, and cultural demos for visitors beyond the beach-and-resort crowd. Guam Industry Networking: The Guam Hotel and Restaurant Association’s PHARE 2026 expo opens this week at the Hyatt Regency Guam with chef demos, business networking, and hospitality training. Guam Running Festival: RUNGUAM 2026 drew 850+ runners to Tumon Bay, with top finishers including Yumika Sugahara (women’s 10k) and Jordan Tropf (men’s 5k). Health Alert for Travelers: Hawaii DOH reported another travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu (7 total in 2026), urging residents to eliminate standing water as mosquito-control teams respond. Pacific Connectivity: All Pacific Islands Forum members are now connected to global undersea cable networks, with Australia helping deliver 10,300+ km of new cables and support for links including Kosrae (FSM). Regional Aviation Watch: Naoero’s Northern Pacific Connector contract end raises concerns about future service to Nauru, Kiribati, FSM, the Marshall Islands, and Palau.
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