Visitor Arrivals in 2013 Even Better than 2012

NOTE: The following is a joint release from Governor Calvo and the Guam Visitors Bureau.

“Our tourism industry is stronger and more diverse than ever before.  This means more jobs are being created, and more economic opportunities are on the horizon.  Guam is doing well because of our committed private sector, friendly tourism workers, and a responsible government.  All of our collective efforts have made last year better than the year before—and we’re just getting started.” – Governor Eddie Calvo

2013 fourth best year for tourism in Guam’s history, another banner year

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.

Calendar year-to-date arrivals for 2013 are 1,334,497.  This is a two percent increase from last year’s banner arrivals of 1,308,035 visitors.  These increases happened despite the global decline on Japanese tourism, and that’s because for the first time, Guam’s tourism profile is diversifying.

Additionally, the monthly visitor arrivals for December 2013 show another increase over last year, solidifying our second banner year in a row.  Guam welcomed 118,588 visitors in December 2013, a 0.7% increase when compared to December 2012.

The December 2013 Visitor Arrival Summary report also shows the largest growth patterns for CY 2013 is in specific visitor markets. In particular, arrivals for Korea increased by 34.4%, the People's Republic of China rose 25.6% and the Russia Federation grew by 100.1%. 

 

Top 15 Calendar Year Visitor Arrivals to Guam

                Calendar Year              Guam Arrivals

1.     1997                           1,381,513 

2.     1996                           1,372,566 

3.     1995                           1,361,830 

4.     2013                           1,334,497 

5.     2012                           1,308,035 

6.     2000                           1,286,807 

7.     2005                           1,227,587 

8.     2007                           1,224,894 

9.     2006                           1,211,674 

10.   2010                           1,197,408

11.   1999                           1,161,840 

12.   2004                           1,159,881 

13.   2011                           1,159,778 

14.   2001                           1,159,071 

15.   2008                           1,141,779