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66 stories · most recent November 9, 2026
A Guam delegation led by the Guam Visitors Bureau traveled to Jeju, South Korea, to participate in the 2026 Jeju Olle Walking Festival in an effort to diversify Guam's tourism offerings through the development of Guam Olle, a new walking trail experience.
By Jolene Toves ·
“It's the lighter everyday tea. That is a preferred by a lot of local guests, as well as our tourists as well,” she said.
By Jolene Toves ·
"What we really wanted to show you is fiscal year basis. Total visitors for the fiscal year, 687,706, down only 5% compared to last year and this is in light of a challenging year with three super typhoons, Sinlaku, Bavi, Champi, fewer airline seats, exchange rate making international travel more expensive and the Iran conflict and higher fuel surcharges resulting from that," Valencia said.
By Jolene Toves ·
“With over 235,000 visitors so far in FY26, Japan remains an important market for Guam. Tourism EXPO Japan provides an invaluable opportunity to meet directly with our industry partners, tell our story, and listen to what travelers and the trade are looking for,” Régine Biscoe Lee, GVB president & CEO said.
By Jolene Toves ·
Every visitor who comes to Guam leaves with memories. Many also leave with a piece of our island, whether it's apparel, locally made products, or gifts that remind them of their time here.
By Randy Alcantra ·
“The FY2027 budget allows GVB to continue delivering on our core programs and supporting Guam’s visitor industry,” Régine Biscoe Lee, GVB president and CEO, said.
By Jolene Toves ·
"225 international key travel partners, media, and influencers here to our island to visit and explore, see for themselves all the wonderful experiences that we have to offer here on Guam. The hope is that they come here ... and they are able to not only tell and influence other folks to visit but also make some business-to-business connections," GVB president Regine Biscoe Lee said during the event.
By Jolene Toves ·
GVB estimates that if each participant influences five additional visitors to travel to Guam, the tour could generate roughly 1,000 additional visitors and "$1.5 million in direct spending and $2 million in total economic impact."
By Jolene Toves ·
“GIDF is about creating an experience that people will want to come back for year after year,” GVB Director of Destination Development Ina Carillo added. “We have an incredible opportunity to bring together competitive dancers who are at the top of their craft with professional performers who know how to command a stage. Our goal is to make the festival exciting for the dancers and unforgettable for the audience, while giving Guam the opportunity to host an event that truly feels international.”
By Jolene Toves ·
Superior Court Judge John Terlaje handed down the sentence on Friday. Camacho received 10 years for the robbery charge and five years for the Vulnerable Victim Enhancement.
By Jolene Toves ·
"This Legislature understood that tourism was struggling. We understood that there are things happening in the world that GVB simply cannot control. Regine Biscoe Lee does not control the weather. She doesn't cause typhoons. She does not control wars and instability involving Iran. She does not control global fuel prices or the fuel surcharges airlines pass on to travelers. And I am not going to sit here and pretend that she does. That is precisely why the Legislature stepped in," Lujan said.
By Jolene Toves ·
“We invite the entire community to walk through the fair and hear different languages, see traditional performances, taste foods from our neighboring islands and meet the people who keep these traditions going. It’s a wonderful reminder of how much we have in common, and an opportunity to celebrate each island’s story,” GVB President and CEO Regine Biscoe Lee said.
By Jolene Toves ·
June and July 2026 numbers show how severe the Korean downturn has become with arrivals in June dropping from 27,148 to 8,495, a 68.7% decline. Though Korean remains Guam's top source market, monthly figures show it is no longer delivering the volume it did in 2025, let alone in 2019 which reported 62,413 Korean arrivals in June and 67,866 in July.
By Jolene Toves ·
"And so, really, for our industry ... tourism, and all of our network of professionals that really are in the hospitality industry it's really important that we continue to bring events like this, so that we can introduce new content, and even some introducing new products that guests might be looking for in their future," Rhodes said.
By Jolene Toves ·
Editor's note: This is part three in a series exploring birthright citizenship and birth tourism on Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.
By Jolene Toves ·
Editor's note: This is part two in a series exploring birthright citizenship and birth tourism on Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.
By Jolene Toves ·
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has launched an interactive Guam Photo Hunt to encourage island residents and visitors to "rediscover the island" this summer.
By Jolene Toves ·
Editor's note: This is part one in a series exploring birthright citizenship in U.S. territories and birth tourism on Guam.
By Jolene Toves ·
To celebrate Guam's 82nd Liberation Day, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is hosting two special Tumon Night Market events this week featuring live entertainment, cultural demonstrations, family-friendly activities and fireworks.
The Guam Visitors Bureau announced on Friday that Jenna Blas has been appointed as its new Public Information Officer.
The Guam Visitors Bureau led a delegation of 12 businesses to the 41st Seoul International Travel Fair, where it earned a top marketing award while promoting the island as a wellness destination to Korean travelers and industry professionals.
Guam Police Department records show no sexual assault complaint filed against former Guam Visitors Bureau president Carl Gutierrez since 2022, indicating the allegations contained in a recently filed $61.5 million civil lawsuit have not been the subject of a criminal complaint with local police.
Senator Therese M. Terlaje issued a statement calling for a full investigation, transparency, and accountability in response to a complaint filed against the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB).
A lawsuit filed Monday in the District Court of Guam seeks $61.5 million from the Guam Visitors Bureau, alleging former president Carl Gutierrez repeatedly sexually harassed and assaulted an employee during official travel and in GVB offices between October 2022 and August 2024.
