Tag: Pacific Islands
How safe is travel to Africa? African Tourism Board appoints SaferTourism
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 8, 2019 12:14African Tourism Board, (ATB) has travel and security on its top agenda when attracting visitors to the continent. At the upcoming ATB Launch on April 11, the organization will be announcing ... Read More
African Tourism Board tackles visitor surety to keep Africa safe for visitors
editor- March 25, 2019 20:46The official launch of the newly-founded African Tourism Board is only two weeks away, and the U.S.-based interim Chairman Juergen T. Steinmetz explained the organization's commitment to keep Africa safe ... Read More
South Pacific Sustainable Tourism Network committed to safeguarding the region
editor- December 19, 2018 22:17The South Pacific Sustainable Tourism Network is bringing together like-minded stakeholders from across the region, including individuals, businesses, government agencies, and experts. Read More
United Airlines adds South Pacific’s tropical paradise to its list of new routes
Chief Assignment Editor- December 13, 2017 15:53Tahiti becomes the 13th international route announced by United Airlines in 2017 Read More
Guam shows strong presence at 2017 Mode Tour Travel Mart
Juergen T Steinmetz- November 28, 2017 02:03The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) and its tourism partners recently returned from promoting the island at the fourth annual Mode Tour Travel Mart held in COEX, Seoul from November 16 ... Read More
Guam Tourism controlled by United Airlines and Kim Jong-un
Juergen T Steinmetz- September 26, 2017 01:18Yesterday, I traveled on a United Airlines flight from Shanghai to Guam. The plane was almost empty, perhaps 15 passengers on board. Looking at reservation load and seat maps on ... Read More
=Guam Ko’ko’ Road Races: Taisuke Ueda finishes top half marathon winner
Juergen T Steinmetz- October 31, 2016 13:27The Guam Ko’ko’ Road Races wrapped up another successful Ko’ko’ Weekend with nearly 1,500 local and international runners converging at Governor Joseph F. Read More
Third Lotte Duty Free Guam Live International Music Festival sold out
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 2, 2016 06:57Tumon, Guam The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is pleased to announce the third Lotte Duty Free Guam Live International Music Festival on Sunday, May 29, 2016 made history with more ... Read More
PATA: Successful Youth Tourism Symposium on Guam
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 24, 2016 12:07Over 150 students, alumni, lecturers and industry professionals from Guam, overseas and the neighboring Pacific Islands participated at the PATA Youth Symposium 2016, held at the University of Guam Ca Read More
Global experts to headline PATA Annual Summit in Guam
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 9, 2016 08:38The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Annual Summit 2016 (PAS 2016) has locked in an impressive roster of dynamic international guest speakers and panelists, including the Minister of Tourism and Read More
PATA Summit in Guam features Seychelles Tourism Minister as lead speaker
editor- April 6, 2016 06:48BANGKOK, Thailand – “This year marks the 65th anniversary of PATA and it is entirely appropriate that we are returning to our Pacific roots to celebrate this historic occasion,” said ... Read More
PATA: Stay ahead of travel trends at PAS 2016
editor- March 29, 2016 21:44HAGATNA, Guam - With travel trends rapidly evolving, organisations must anticipate future traveller expectations and embrace novel business strategies to stay ahead. Read More
Entertainment line-up confirmed for Guam Micronesia Island Fair
editor- May 6, 2015 12:07The 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), ... Read More
Guam wins “Best Vendor” award at Modetour International Travel Fair
editor- November 18, 2014 12:41Guam 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. Read More
Guam wins two awards at Busan International Travel Fair
editor- September 19, 2014 11:42TUMON, Guam - Guam received the Best Folklore Performance Award and the Best Tourism Publicity Award after impressing the international community at the Busan International Travel Fair (BITF). Read More
Why Chinese tourists travel to Hawaii, Guam or Saipan
editor- July 31, 2014 16:14United States Pacific Islands are new hot destinations for the lucrative Chinese outbound travel market. Read More
8 BBQ teams to throw down at 2nd Guam BBQ Block Party
editor- July 4, 2014 05:58TUMON, Guam - 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 ... Read More
International chefs & local grillmasters to throw down at Guam BBQ Block Party
editor- June 27, 2014 09:37TUMON, Guam - On July 5, visiting chefs from Russia and South Korea will compete against local BBQ teams in Guam for the Champion Grillmaster title at the second annual ... Read More
Lotte Duty Free Guam Live Music Festival features world-class international lineup
editor- May 28, 2014 07:45TUMON, Guam - Nine international music artists are slated to perform at the inaugural Lotte Duty Free Guam Live International Music Festival next month at Paseo Stadium in Hagåtña, Guam. Read More
Inaugural Guam Live International Music Festival set for next month
editor- May 15, 2014 05:07TUMON, Guam - The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) and Lotte Duty Free today announced the Guam Live International Music Festival is set for June 6 & 7, 2014 at Paseo ... Read More
Guam International Marathon shatters records
editor- April 14, 2014 06:53TUMON, Guam - 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 ... Read More
Best hotel pools on Guam
editor- January 12, 2013 03:06If a big part of your vacation is how wonderful the hotel pool is, you will find many delightful spots in Guam to play, explore, and lounge at the myriad ... Read More
Korean family surprised in Guam as millionth visitor
editor- October 18, 2012 02:27TUMON, Guam - Early this morning at 1:50 am, the Guam International Airport Arrivals area was lively with travel and tourism industry partners ready and eager to greet the millionth ... Read More
Guam Visitors Bureau booth visited by US Secretary of Commerce
editor- May 7, 2012 06:53TUMON, Guam - US Secretary of Commerce John Bryson visited the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) booth on the convention floor during the US Travel Association's 2012 International Pow Wow in ... Read More
Guam-Korean Tourism Council hosted by Guam Visitors Bureau
editor- February 9, 2012 08:28TUMON, Guam - The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) hosted the visit of the Guam-Korea Tourism Council (KGTC) with a welcome reception co-supported by the Outrigger Guam Resort and DFS Galleria ... Read More
Russian family first to visit Guam under visa waiver program
editor- January 26, 2012 07:33TUMON, Guam - On January 17, 2012, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) welcomed the first Russian visitors since the US Department of Homeland Security approved visa parole for Russian citizens ... Read More
Storytelling in Guam
editor- December 17, 2011 04:35Like other Pacific islands, storytelling in Guam has been an important method of passing knowledge from one generation to the next. Read More
Evacuations from coastal areas ordered in Hawaii, Guam
editor- March 11, 2011 15:46HONOLULU, Hawaii- Due to the threat of a tidal wave set off by Friday's earthquake in Japan, Hawaii ordered evacuations from coastal areas as a tsunami warning was extended to ... Read More
Forum Secretariat and South Pacific Tourism Organisation sign partnership agreement
editor- April 30, 2010 08:22Small scale tourism operators in Pacific island countries will benefit from a new partnership between the Forum Secretariat and South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO). Read More
Health alert as dengue fever rages in Pacific
editor- October 28, 2008 07:47Dengue fever is scorching through the Pacific Islands, with Fiji reporting nearly 2000 cases and American Samoa reporting a year's supply of cases last month alone. Read More