Guam welcomes new direct service from Muan
December 24, 2019
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB), in partnership with the A.B. Won Pat International Airport, welcomed the arrival of Jeju Air’s inaugural flight from Muan, Korea Tuesday afternoon.
Tourism 2020 survey to close December 31, 2019
December 20, 2019
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has announced the Tourism 2020 evaluation survey will end on December 31, 2019.
GVB launches interactive dashboard for visitor data
December 3, 2019
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is pleased to announce that its research team has officially launched an interactive dashboard to provide easier access to the important data and statistics collected on the tourism industry.
JATA teams up with GVB to stimulate Gen Z overseas travel
November 27, 2019
(Tumon, Guam) The Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) is working with the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) to stimulate the next generation of overseas travelers from Japan to Guam. Called “JATA Project: My First Overseas Experience at 20,” the initiative focuses specifically on Gen Z travelers.
GVB teams up with local artist for ongoing mural series
November 25, 2019
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is pleased to announce the non-profit membership corporation is working with local artist Lee Hiura San Nicolas to produce a series of murals around the island.
GVB seeks feedback on Tourism 2020 strategic plan
November 14, 2019
(Tumon, Guam ) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is kindly seeking feedback on the Tourism 2020 plan as it looks to develop the next strategic vision for the island’s tourism industry.
Guam shines bright at Tourism EXPO Japan
November 14, 2019
(Osaka, Japan) Guam showed a strong presence at what is called the world’s biggest tourism event -Tourism EXPO Japan 2019. This was the first year that the expo was held in Osaka after being based at the Tokyo Big Sight for many years due to preparations for the 2020 Olympics.
Guam and Karatsu friendship strengthened in Japan
November 12, 2019
(Karatsu, Japan) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) helped to strengthen friendship ties with the small Japanese coastal city of Karatsu from November 2-4, 2019.
Over 200 offers available in eighth year of Shop Guam e-Festival
November 7, 2019
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is proud to announce that 142 local businesses are taking part in the eighth annual Shop Guam e-festival, providing 208 special offers to island residents and visitors. The GVB signature event launches on Thursday, November 10, 2019, and will run through Thursday, February 10, 2019.
Greater Spend + Record Arrivals = One Awesome Fiscal Year!
October 21, 2019
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has announced that the final two months of Fiscal Year 2019 broke new records, resulting in Guam achieving its best fiscal year to date with a total of 1.63 million visitors.
GVB makes repairs to Archbishop Flores Memorial Circle
October 18, 2019
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has announced repair work to the rotunda of the Archbishop Felixberto Flores Memorial Circle has been completed.
Guam Visitors Bureau seeks Tourism Destination Marketing Representation Services in the Philippines
October 8, 2019
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB), a public, non-stock, non-profit membership corporation, has issued a Request for Proposal (“RFP”) soliciting proposals from established marketing companies to act as GVB’s TOURISM DESTINATION MARKETING REPRESENTATION SERVICES THE PHILIPPINES to assist GVB in promoting Guam tourism and achieving visitor arrival goals in the Philippines.
GVB and GHRA recognize 74 Outstanding Hospitality Industry Heroes
July 26, 2019
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) and the Guam Hotel and Restaurant Association (GHRA) announced the winners for the 2019 Hospitality Employees aRe Outstanding (HERO) Awards at the Hilton Resort and Spa.
Over 123K visitors welcomed to Guam in June
July 25, 2019
(Tumon, Guam) Coming off a record-breaking tourism month in May, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has announced that 123,258 visitors were welcomed to the island in June 2019, which generated over $21 million in government revenue.
TripAdvisor to present on travel trends at Travel Talks Summit
July 17, 2019
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is excited to announce that TripAdvisor will participate in the upcoming #instaGuam Travel Talks Digital Global Summit on August 14. As the world’s largest travel site, TripAdvisor aims to support the travel industry across the globe to better understand the power of reviews.
It’s BBQ Block Party time!
July 4, 2019
(Tumon, Guam) — The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) announced the festivities planned for the 7th Annual Pleasure Island Guam BBQ Block Party taking place on Saturday, July 6, 2019 from 5:30 – 10 p.m. at Pleasure Island in Tumon.
Guam achieves best tourism month numbers
June 22, 2019
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) Research Department confirmed that visitor arrivals for May 2019 have broken a 22-year-old record to become the top May in Guam’s tourism history.
AVIAREPS Japan Ltd selected as Japan Marketing Representative
June 20, 2019
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has announced the appointment of AVIAREPS Japan Ltd to provide tourism destination marketing representation services in Japan led by GVB Country Manager Hiroshi Kaneko.
GVB announces Travel Talks summit for tourism industry, digital Creative
June 10, 2019
(Tumon, Guam) — The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) announced that it will hold the #instaGuam Travel Talks: Global Digital Summit — the region’s first premiertravel technology conference — on August 14th 2019, at the Dusit Thani Guam Resort.
InstaSpot feature on GVB’s Shop Guam app offers amazing perks and benefits
June 5, 2019
(Tumon, Guam) —The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) continues to grow the #instaSpot feature on its free Shop Guam app, which offers incredible deals and sightseeing tips to locals and tourists alike.
GVB promotes Leon Guerrero and Fujikawa to new leadership roles
May 22, 2019
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has announced the promotion of Nadine Leon Guerrero to Director of Global Marketing and Nico Fujikawa to Director of Tourism Research in the marketing and research departments, respectively.
GVB report notes shift in visitor spend; Guam welcomes over 120K visitors in April
May 21, 2019
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has released its second quarter visitor profile report for Fiscal Year 2019, noting some changes in the spending habits of different visitor markets to the island.
GVB Youth Board Member Flori-Anne Dela Cruz named 2019 PATA Face of the Future
May 20, 2019
(Cebu, Philippines) The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced that Flori-Anne Dela Cruz, youth representative to the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) Board of Directors, was named as the 2019 PATA Face of the Future.
GVB Board of Directors elect committee chairs
May 9, 2019
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau’s new board of directors is now complete with its election of officers, its 12th member, and committee chairpersons.
GVB teams up with DPW and military volunteers for Median Improvement Project
April 26, 2019
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has teamed up with the Department of Public Works (DPW) and volunteers from the Andersen Air Force Base Sister Village Program to water blast and paint medians as part of efforts to beautify and improve traffic safety in Tumon.
Another record breaker: March welcomes over 146K visitors
April 19, 2019
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has announced that March 2019 recorded the best performance for the month in arrivals with 146,332 visitors (+6.2%) welcomed to the island.
Guam prepares for largest Golden Week expecting over 11K visitors
April 16, 2019
(A.B. Won Pat International Airport, Guam) The Guam International Airport Authority, Guam (GIAA) and the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) have announced preparations are underway to accommodate the major influx of over 11,000 Japanese visitors who will be spending Golden Week on island.
Strong interest in Guam grows at travel fair in Malaysia
March 19, 2019
(Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) Guam continues to generate strong interest in Malaysia and was one of the newer and popular destinations featured at the country’s top consumer travel fair.
February weathers the storm to finish second best
March 13, 2019
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has announced that arrivals for February 2019 reached 137,244 visitors (+7.9%), with the new total now ranked as the second best February in Guam’s tourism history.
Guam’s culture recognized with award at 2019 PTAA Expo
February 19, 2019
(Manila, Philippines) Guam’s CHamoru culture was prominently featured and recognized with the best performance award at the 26th Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) Travel Tour Expo, held at the Mall of Asia SMX Convention Center – Pasay, on February 8 – 10, 2019.
Pilar Laguaña to lead Guam Visitors Bureau
February 14, 2019
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) Board of Directors officially named Pilar Laguaña as the tourism agency’s new GVB President and CEO.
GVB to launch InstaGuam, InstaSpot Partner Program
February 13, 2019
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has announced it will be launching its new InstaGuam, InstaSpot Partner Program, which will focus on user-generated content while promoting local artwork and attractions around the island.
New Year, New Records: 2019 visitor arrivals start strong
February 11, 2019
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has announced that arrivals for January 2019 have reached a new milestone, breaking the record for the most visitors welcomed to Guam in a single month that was just set in December 2018.
Japan Airlines announces plans for Narita-Guam route
February 5, 2019
(Tumon, Guam) The JAL Group (JAL) has announced its flight frequency and fleet plans for its Guam route during Fiscal Year 2019.
GVB membership elects four members to serve in Board of Directors
January 9, 2019
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has announced its membership has elected four members to serve in the GVB Board of Directors. The election meeting was held at the Sheraton Laguna Guam Resort.
Guam achieves best Calendar Year with 1.55M visitors welcomed in 2018
January 7, 2019
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is proud to announce that Guam welcomed 1.55 million visitors in 2018, the best Calendar Year in the island’s history.