Regine Biscoe Lee

The expo is one of Japan’s largest annual travel events, bringing together tourism professionals, destinations, travel companies, and consumers from Japan and around the world.

Directors approved 18 trips with a total cost of $321,400.50, including five to Japan, four to the U.S., three each to South Korea and Taiwan , two to the Philippines and one to Singapore..

Biscoe Lee said at the beginning of the hearing that the agency had been advised by legal counsel not to comment on pending personnel matters or litigation before the courts.

The projections include a conservative estimate of 774,964, a moderate estimate of 934,567 and an optimistic outlook of 1,109,562 for fiscal 2027.

Officials hope incentives, marketing, signature events will keep visitor interest high after mandated seat capacity expires.

GVB highlighted the success of the Tumon Night Market and destination improvements.