November marks another 'best' in island’s tourism history
December 15, 2015
More than 121,000 visitors were welcomed to Guam’s shores in November, making it the best November in the island’s tourism history.
Guam wins best booth design at 2015 Taipei International Travel Fair
December 14, 2015
(Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) recently attended the 2015 Taipei International Travel Fair (ITF) in Taiwan.
Visitor arrivals for October 2015 breaks records
November 30, 2015
The Guam Visitors Bureau Research Department confirmed 112,292 visitors were recorded in October 2015, making it the best October in the history of tourism.
Christmas Village Returns to Tumon
November 27, 2015
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is proud to announce the return of the Christmas Village to our island’s tourism capital from November 27, 2015 – January 8, 2016.
GVB steps up to conduct streetlight repairs in Tumon
October 29, 2015
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is working with government partners to repair and refurbish streetlight infrastructure in Tumon and fix long-standing issues in the island’s tourism capital.
Shop Guam 2015 Festival Begins Nov. 1
October 29, 2015
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is proud to announce the start of fourth annual Shop Guam Festival, a world class global campaign aimed at creating an interactive shopping experience for residents and visitors, while highlighting Guam as a modern, fashionable and diverse destination to shop.
FY2015 Tourism arrivals shatters records
October 9, 2015
Fiscal Year 2015 is the second top fiscal year in Guam’s tourism history, beating out arrivals from almost 20 years ago.
GVB Promotes “Visit Guam 2016” at the 21st Annual Pacific Islander Festival
October 5, 2015
(San Diego, CA) In an effort to attract Pacific Islanders in the U.S. mainland to visit Guam in 2016, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) was a first time exhibitor at the 21st Annual Pacific Islander Festival Association (PIFA).
CHAMORRO CULTURE FEATURED AT JATA
September 27, 2015
(Tokyo, Japan) Guam continues to shine bright among the 150 countries and regions that are represented at the JATA Tourism Expo Japan 2015.
GUAM RETURNS TO JATA TOURISM EXPO JAPAN 2015
September 25, 2015
(Tokyo, Japan) Lt. Governor Ray Tenorio and Team Guam have returned to Japan to join over 150 countries and regions from around the globe for the JATA Tourism EXPO.
GVB September 2015 Newsletter
September 24, 2015
Enjoy the new September 2015 issue of I'Estoria ("The Story"), GVB's newsletter.
Toshi-Chan campaign launches to help boost Japan arrivals to Guam
September 24, 2015
(Tokyo, Japan) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) held a press conference in Tokyo today to announce plans for an upcoming campaign to attract more Japanese travelers to visit Guam.
Guam wins awards at Busan International Travel Fair
September 17, 2015
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is proud to announce that Guam won two prestigious awards at the Busan International Travel (BITF) Fair in Korea, which was held from September 11-14, 2015. About 103,000 travel trade partners and consumers attended the 18th annual premier event.
August 2015 now third best month in tourism history
September 11, 2015
The Guam Visitors Bureau Research Department confirmed about 135,498 visitors were recorded in August 2015, making it the third top month in the history of tourism.
GVB August 2015 Newsletter
August 19, 2015
Enjoy the new August 2015 issue of I'Estoria ("The Story"), GVB's newsletter.
Record Korea arrivals highlight month of July
August 14, 2015
The Guam Visitors Bureau Research Department confirmed that more than 114,956 visitors enjoyed our beautiful island in July 2015.
GVB seeks partners for Shop Guam Festival 2015
July 24, 2015
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is seeking interested businesses and industry partners that would like to team up to develop special offers for its annual signature event, the Shop Guam Festival 2015.
Guam welcomes inaugural Air Busan flight
July 23, 2015
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB), in partnership with the Guam International Airport Authority (GIAA) welcomed over 160 passengers off the inaugural Air Busan flight between Busan and Guam early this morning.
Asu Smokehouse wins “Champion Grillmaster” title again at third annual Guam BBQ Block Party
July 19, 2015
(Tumon, Guam) With an estimated count of 8,000 island residents, visitors and military service members, the third annual Pleasure Island Guam BBQ Block Party exceeded last year’s turnout as the largest block party of the summer.
GVB July 2015 Newsletter
July 16, 2015
Enjoy the new July 2015 issue of I'Estoria ("The Story"), GVB's newsletter.
WINNERS FOR 2015 HERO AWARDS ANNOUNCED
July 15, 2015
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) and the Guam Hotel and Restaurant Association (GHRA) today honored the nominees for the 2015 Hospitality Employees aRe Outstanding (HERO) Awards, recognizing the contributions of front line employees and companies in Guam’s top industry.
PLEASURE ISLAND 3rd ANNUAL GUAM BBQ BLOCK PARTY RESCHEDULED TO JULY 18th
July 7, 2015
(Tumon, Guam) The third annual Pleasure Island Guam BBQ Block Party has been rescheduled and returns to Tumon in celebration of Guam’s Liberation on Saturday, July 18, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
GVB June 2015 Newsletter
June 25, 2015
Enjoy the new June 2015 issue of I'Estoria ("The Story"), GVB's newsletter.
Visitor arrivals soar in month of May
June 16, 2015
The Guam Visitors Bureau Research Department confirmed that May 2015 is the sixth best May in the history of tourism, with 96,873 visitors.
OFFICIAL SCHEDULE FOR 2ND LOTTE DUTY FREE GUAM LIVE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCED
June 2, 2015
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) announced today the official line-up schedule for this summer’s 2nd annual Lotte Duty Free Guam Live International Music Festival slated for June 5-6, 2015 at the Paseo Stadium in Hagatña.
Local artists added to 2015 Guam Live line-up
May 28, 2015
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is proud to announce that in addition to the overseas talent that will perform at the 2nd Annual Lotte Duty Free Guam Live International Music Festival, fans will be treated to a special performance by local hip hop artists from Guam as part of this year's concert experience.
GVB May 2015 Newsletter
May 28, 2015
Enjoy the new May 2015 issue of I'Estoria ("The Story"), GVB's newsletter.
Entertainment line-up confirmed for Guam Micronesia Island Fair
May 6, 2015
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) along with T-Galleria by DFS, Westin Resort Guam and United Airlines today confirmed the entertainment lineup for the 28th annual Guam Micronesia Island Fair (GMIF), which will take place from May 15-17, 2015 at Governor Joseph A. Flores Memorial (Ypao Beach) Park in Tumon.
GUAM LIVE LINE-UP CHANGE ANNOUNCED
May 5, 2015
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) announced today a major change in the line-up for this summer’s Lotte Duty Free Guam Live International Music Festival slated for June 5-6, 2015 at the Paseo Stadium in Hagatña.
From Google Exec. to Rap Sensation: Hoodie Allen to perform for Guam Live
May 4, 2015
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) confirmed today that American hip hop artist Hoodie Allen will be performing for the 2nd Annual Guam Live International Music Festival slated for June 5-6, 2015 at Paseo Stadium in Hagatña.
Korea’s Multi-Platinum Star Jay Park confirmed for Guam Live
April 30, 2015
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) announced today that Korea's multi-platinum artist Jay Park is set to perform for the 2nd Annual Guam Live International Music Festival scheduled for June 5-6, 2015 at Paseo Stadium in Hagatña.
2015 Guam Micronesia Island Fair Bridges “Journey to FestPac”
April 30, 2015
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) today announced that plans are underway and delegations from around the region are preparing for the 28th annual Guam Micronesia Island Fair (GMIF).
GVB April 2015 Newsletter
April 22, 2015
Enjoy the new April 2015 issue of I'Estoria ("The Story"), GVB's newsletter.
Chart-topping group Far East Movement to perform for Guam Live
April 21, 2015
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) officially confirms today that Far East Movement is set to perform for the 2nd Annual Guam Live International Music Festival slated for June 5-6, 2015 at Paseo Stadium in Hagatña.
First International Acts Announced for Guam Live
April 15, 2015
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is pleased to announce the first two international acts that will be performing for the 2nd Annual Guam Live International Music Festival are from the island’s top visitor market of Japan.
Contemporary R&B Superstar Tinashe to perform for Guam Live
April 14, 2015
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is pleased to announce singer, songwriter and performer Tinashe is confirmed to perform for the 2nd Annual Guam Live International Music Festival slated for June 5-6, 2015 at Paseo Stadium in Hagatña.
March 2015 ranks 5th in top visitor arrivals
April 14, 2015
March 2015 is historically a peak period for visitor arrivals and March 2015 showed numbers that exceeded expectation. The Guam Visitors Bureau Research Department confirmed that March 2015 is the second best March in the history of tourism, with 132,334 visitors.
Nick Jonas to Co-Headline 2nd Annual Guam Live International Music Festival
April 6, 2015
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is pleased to announce multi-talented artist Nick Jonas will be a co-headliner for the 2nd Annual Guam Live International Music Festival slated for June 5-6, 2015 at Paseo Stadium in Hagatña.
2014 GVB Annual Report Now Available Online
April 3, 2015
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has released its 2014 Annual Report.
Best February visitor arrivals in Guam’s history
March 12, 2015
Arrivals for February 2015 have reached historic levels. The Guam Visitors Bureau research department has confirmed that February 2015 is ranked as the top February for visitor arrivals in Guam's history, recording 126,080 visitors.
GVB March 2015 Newsletter
March 6, 2015
Enjoy the new March 2015 issue of I'Estoria ("The Story"), GVB's newsletter.
Former Senator Telo Taitague Chosen as GVB Deputy General Manager
February 4, 2015
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau has announced today that former senator and Governor Calvo’s special assistant for external affairs Telo Taitague has been officially selected as its next Deputy General Manager.
Dynamic Airways to Bring Nearly 3,000 Tourists to Guam for Chinese Lunar New Year
January 29, 2015
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is proud to announce that Dynamic Airways will be introducing 15 charter flights from 5 major cities in China to Guam for the 2015 Chinese Lunar New Year.
Denight named new GVB General Manager
January 22, 2015
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) Board of Directors officially named Jon Nathan Denight as the new GVB General Manager.
Korea Market gets boost from Jeju Air
January 14, 2015
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is pleased that Jeju Air has recently launched its new twice weekly non-stop flight service between Busan, South Korea and Guam.
2014 visitor arrivals at 1.3 million
January 13, 2015
For the third year in a row, tourism arrival numbers are breaking records. Calendar year-to-date arrivals for 2014 ended with 1,342,377, which is 7,880 more visitors than 2013’s banner arrivals of 1,334,497.
BALDYGA RE-ELECTED AS GVB CHAIRMAN
January 8, 2015
(Tumon, Guam) The Board of Directors of the Guam Visitors Bureau unanimously re-elected tourism executive Mark Baldyga today as the Chairman of GVB. Baldyga, a resident of Guam for over 20 years, has previously served two years as Chairman and two years as Vice Chairman in addition to serving in other capacities.