Guam Visitors Bureau Board of Directors Election

(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau Board of Directors today announced the resignation of Karl Pangelinan as General Manager effective January 31, 2015 following which Deputy General Manager, Nathan Denight, will serve as acting General Manager.

(Tumon, Guam) The annual Friendship Junko Rubber Baseball Tournament takes to the baseball diamond on December 6-7, 2014 at the Leopalace Resort Guam Baseball fields in Yona.

As part of the third annual Shop Guam Festival, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has teamed up with the Agana Shopping Center to host a festive holiday in-store event this coming Saturday, December 6 from 12 noon to 4 p.m.

The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has announced the appointment of Travel Link Marketing (TLM) to provide destination marketing and representation services throughout China beginning December 1, 2014.

(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) announced today that signs around Tumon have been updated to streamline the importance of beach and water safety practices.

(Shanghai, China) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) recently promoted the island at the annual China International Travel Mart (CITM), the largest professional travel show in Asia.

Guam continues to have a strong presence at the annual Taipei International Travel Fair (ITF), the largest and most comprehensive travel show in Taiwan.

Guam was one of the chosen few at the Modetour International Travel Show 2014 to win the prestigious “Best Vendor Award” out of more than 300 exhibitors present.

With less than a couple days left until the biggest shopping event of the Western Pacific begins, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) today announced that nearly 120 vendors will be participating in the third annual Shop Guam Festival.

The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) along with United Airlines, Pacific Islands Club, T-Galleria by DFS, Docomo Pacific, Powerade/Fruita+, and the Stations of KUAM hosted the 2014 Guam Ko’ko’ Half Marathon and Ekiden Relay today, welcoming local and international runners to this GVB signature event.

The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB), along with the Pacific Islands Club, T Galleria by DFS, Docomo Pacific, Powerade/Fruita+, the Stations of KUAM and United Airlines are reminding the community that registration for the 2014 Guam Ko’ko’ Half Marathon and Ekiden Relay ends tomorrow, October 15, 2014.

Guam has achieved another fiscal year milestone recording over 1.3 million visitors for the second consecutive year.

Read the new September 2014 issue of I'Estoria ("The Story"), GVB's monthly newsletter.

The new Visitor Safety Officer program was launched today.

Team Guam continues to make a great impression at the JATA Tourism EXPO Japan with a plethora of activities lined up for the final day of this 4-day event.

Last night, the Guam delegation held an appreciation reception for over 200 travel trade partners that helped to bring millions of visitors to the island since 1967, the year when the first international flight to Guam landed.

Thousands of travel agents and international media have filled the halls of the Tokyo Big Sight in Japan as Lt. Governor Ray Tenorio and Team Guam return for the JATA Tourism EXPO.

In partnership with the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB), Google launched its first Street View imagery of Guam today.

The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is pleased to announce that Guam won the Best Folklore Performance Award and the Best Tourism Publicity Award after impressing the international community at the Busan International Travel Fair (BITF).

The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB), along with the Pacific Islands Club, T Galleria by DFS, Docomo Pacific, Powerade/Fruita+, the Stations of KUAM and United Airlines announced today that early registration for the 9th Ko’ko’ Half Marathon and Ekiden Relay has reached a new record.

Officials from the City of Okayama teamed up with the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) and the University of Guam (UOG) Center for Island Sustainability over the Labor Day weekend to conduct a survey about how well locals and visitors separate waste using waste separation bins.

Read the new August 2014 issue of I'Estoria ("The Story"), GVB's monthly newsletter.

The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB), along with the Pacific Islands Club, DFS, Docomo Pacific, Powerade/Fruita+, the Stations of KUAM and United Airlines, announced today that preparations are underway for the 2014 Guam Ko’ko’ Half Marathon and Ekiden Relay.

The Guam Visitors Bureau, along with Pacific Islands Club Guam and United Airlines announced the opening of registration and some exciting changes in store for the 2015 Guam International Marathon.

The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) announces today that preparations are already underway for the biggest shopping event of the Western Pacific. The third annual Shop Guam Festival returns November 1, 2014 and will run through January 12, 2015.

The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) announces that Asu Smokehouse has earned the title of “Champion Grillmaster” at the second annual Pleasure Island Guam BBQ Block Party.

The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) announces that 8 local and international teams have been selected to compete during the 2nd Annual Pleasure Island Guam BBQ Block Party on Saturday, July 5, 2014 from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Tumon.

Read the June 2014 issue of I'Estoria ("The Story"), GVB's monthly newsletter.

The city government of Okayama will be returning to Guam from July 3-6 to meet with island leaders and educate the community on waste recycling practices. Officials will also be providing a lecture during their visit.

The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) announces that chefs from Russia and Korea will join local BBQ teams in competition for the title of second annual Pleasure Island Guam BBQ Block Party Champion Grillmaster.

On June 21, 2014, the island of Guam welcomed 116 Chinese passengers aboard the first regularly scheduled non-stop charter flight from Beijing, China to Guam, U.S.A.

Guam was voted “Most Romantic Tour” at the 2014 Hong Kong International Travel Expo (ITE).

The Guam Visitors Bureau today announced that the 2nd Annual Guam BBQ Block Party will once again take over Pleasure Island in Tumon on Saturday, July 5, 2014 from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The Guam Hotel and Restaurant Association and the Guam Visitors Bureau today announced the nominees for the prestigious Golden Latte Awards, recognizing the industry’s elite front line ambassadors of the Håfa Adai Spirit.

The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) today began welcoming local and international artists on island for the inaugural Lotte Duty Free Guam Live International Music Festival set for Friday, June 6th and Saturday June 7th at the Paseo Stadium in Hagåtña.

On June 21, tourists will land on Guam in the first regularly-scheduled, non-stop flight from China. The administration has been working on this breakthrough for months.

The Guam Visitors Bureau, in partnership with the stations of KUAM today announced the expansion of its Håfa Adai pledge program to include a Håfa Adai Rate, in the form of special discounts or offers exclusive to local residents from participating businesses.

(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has polled its membership to get the tourism industry’s position on Bill 316, which proposes to raise the minimum wage 39% over the next three years.

The Guam Visitors Bureau, United Airlines and DFS Galleria Guam are pleased to welcome delegations from around the region for the 27th Annual Guam Micronesia Island Fair.

The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB), along with Pacific Islands Club Guam and United Airlines, hosted the 2014 Guam International Marathon (GIM) yesterday, welcoming runners from around the region and shattering its previous participation, making the 2014 GIM the largest international road race to take place in Guam.

March is historically the busiest month for visitor arrivals and 2014 is no exception.

The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) and the Guam Hotel and Restaurant Association (GHRA) are seeking nominations for 13 categories in the upcoming 2014 Golden Latte Awards.

The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is proud to announce the selection of its new Social Media Ambassadors.

Read the March 2014 issue of I'Estoria ("The Story"), GVB's monthly newsletter.

The Guam Visitors Bureau today announced that plans are underway and invitations have been sent to delegations from around the region for the 27th annual Guam Micronesia Island Fair (GMIF), “Legends of Micronesia.”

Please read the road closure and restricted traffic movement notice for the Guam International Marathon (GIM) on Sunday, April 13, 2014.

The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) today announced the launch of the #GuamLove campaign, which will run from February – March 15, 2014.

GVB unveils ‘Tourism 2020’ plan for Guam’s future.

Tourism grew again. Last year was the fourth best year for tourism in Guam’s history, creating back-to-back banner years in the island’s history.

The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is pleased to announce the first of three inaugural charter flights from Dynamic Airways arrived on island this afternoon for the Chinese Lunar New Year.

Over 20 Guamanian volunteers from the U.S. West Coast joined the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) to showcase the rich and vibrant history of the Chamorro culture at the 16th annual L.A. Times Travel Show from January 17 - 19, 2014.

The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) recently returned from a successful two-day trade mission to South Korea to reinforce Guam’s continued commitment to the Korean travel trade during 2014.