Guam's unemployment rate falls to 3.1%, a three-decade low
Guam’s unemployment rate has dropped to 3.1%, marking its lowest level in the past three decades, according to the Guam Department of Labor.
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Cruise ship Asuka III brings 700 passengers to Port of Guam
The Japan-flagged cruise vessel Asuka III arrived at the Port of Guam on Wednesday morning, bringing more than 700 passengers and crew as part of its Pacific voyage.
Governor pitches Guam as Indo-Pacific investment hub
Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero promoted Guam as a strategic Indo-Pacific investment hub during the SelectUSA Investment Summit in National Harbor, Maryland, highlighting opportunities in drone operations, data centers and artificial intelligence.
GVB signs sustainable tourism agreement
The Guam Visitors Bureau has formalized its commitment to sustainable tourism, signing a memorandum of understanding Thursday with the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability, Sea Grant and Guam Green Growth during UOG CIS's weeklong Conference on Sustainability at Hyatt Regency Guam.
GVB reports growth in visitor arrivals
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) announced encouraging growth in visitor arrivals, signaling a positive rebound for the island’s tourism industry.
Bank of Guam breaks ground on new Dededo branch
Bank of Guam broke ground Tuesday on its new northern branch in Dededo, signaling the bank’s return to Guam’s largest village after more than four years.
Inert grenade in carry-on prompts airport checkpoint evacuation
Transportation Security Administration officers at Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport discovered an inert grenade in a traveler’s carry-on bag Sunday, prompting the evacuation of a security checkpoint, officials said.
Philippine Airlines to launch Guam-Cebu flights in December
Philippine Airlines announced it will begin new direct flights between Guam and Cebu on Dec. 16, offering more travel options for island residents and visitors just in time for the holidays.
United to replace Guam fleet with 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets
United Airlines is rolling out major upgrades for travelers at its Guam hub, announcing plans to replace its entire Boeing 737-800 fleet with ten new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft and to modernize the check-in lobby at Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport.
NDAA language directs review of Guam's per diem rates
Senator Jesse A. Lujan welcomed the inclusion of language in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) directing a reassessment of Guam’s per diem rates, addressing long-standing concerns from the island’s tourism industry.
Moylan presses Guam's needs at White House insular affairs session
Guam Delegate James Moylan highlighted Guam’s most urgent needs during the Interagency Group on Insular Areas (IGIA) Senior Plenary Session, meeting with senior White House officials and federal agency leaders to push for infrastructure…
GVB board approves fiscal 2026 airline incentive program
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) Board of Directors approved its FY2026 Airline Incentive Program during a meeting at the GVB headquarters Thursday, while also reviewing its budget outlook and naming a new board member.
Governor presses senators for Guam's defense priorities
Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero and Lt. Gov. Josh Tenorio met Sunday with two key members of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee to press for Guam’s inclusion in national defense and economic development plans.
GVB urges tour operators to join ahead of Korea campaign
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is encouraging local tourism businesses, particularly optional tour operators, to join or renew their membership ahead of a major promotional campaign in Korea set to begin this month.
GVB and United host educational travel forum in Tokyo
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB), in partnership with United Airlines, hosted the Guam Educational Travel Forum 2025 in Tokyo on Aug. 7, drawing over 51 school officials and travel industry professionals.
Free Sunday shuttle now runs to Tumon Night Market
Getting to the Tumon Night Market just got easier with the launch of a free shuttle service operating every Sunday from Gov. Joseph Flores Memorial (Ypao Beach) Park to the Hyatt Regency Guam entrance.
GVB meeting spotlights airline incentives and sustainable tourism
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) convened its Quarterly Membership Meeting at the Dusit Thani Guam Resort, bringing together industry members, partners, and community leaders to discuss market performance, airline incentive plans, and sustainable tourism initiatives.
Tumon Night Market draws more than 3,000 to its debut
Over 3,000 residents and visitors packed the streets of Pleasure Island on Sunday, August 3, for the debut of the Guam Visitors Bureau’s Tumon Night Market (TNM), marking a lively start to what is expected to become a weekly island tradition.
ElevateHER returns with $5,000 prize for Guam women entrepreneurs
The ElevateHER Pitch Program is back for its second year, inviting women entrepreneurs in Guam to pitch their business ideas for a chance to win a $5,000 grand prize.