Governor Lou Leon Guerrero has issued Executive Order 2025-05 to establish new guidelines for concession policies at Guam’s only commercial airport, aiming to ensure transparency, fairness, and efficiency in the solicitation process. The order comes as the Guam International Airport Authority (GIAA) prepares for the expiration of existing concession agreements in 2026, following more than a decade of legal disputes that only concluded earlier this year.
The executive order acknowledges the vital role that concessions play in generating non-aeronautical revenue for the airport, alongside aeronautical income. “Because concessions represent a critical revenue stream for the Airport, it is important that laws and regulations governing the solicitation of these concessions are designed to guarantee the fairness and transparency of the process,” the order states. The move is intended to maximize both revenue and the quality of services offered at the airport.
With Public Law 38-21 having lapsed into law in June, authorizing the GIAA board to create its own solicitation policies and procedures, the governor’s order temporarily suspends ordinary rulemaking formalities. This suspension allows GIAA to begin implementing initial policies more swiftly while any future amendments undergo the formal rulemaking process under the Administrative Adjudication Law.
The executive order mandates that GIAA’s new Concession Solicitation Policies promote the airport’s self-sustaining mission, enhance public trust, and ensure fair, competitive, and business-savvy practices. The provisions are designed to uphold integrity in the selection process, ensure quality service by concessionaires, and align with industry standards and the overall best interest of GIAA.