Tourism

On Jan. 27, the Saipan immigration court allowed the temporary release of former casino developer Lijie Cui from ICE custody.

Tourism and business leaders in the Northern Marianas are pushing back against a call by three U.S. senators to end the Guam‑CNMI Visa Waiver Program, warning the move would destabilize the fragile economy and reverse years of recovery.

CNMI delegate Kimberlyn King‑Hinds warns of economic fallout if EVS‑TAP and visa waivers are curtailed following Republican senators’ call to end the Guam‑CNMI visa waiver.

The South Korean national baseball team opened a two‑week training camp in Saipan after arriving Friday to a welcome from Governor David M. Apatang and other CNMI officials.

Philippine Airlines will resume twice‑weekly flights between Manila and Saipan beginning March 29.

Grand Vrio Resort Saipan, one of the island’s iconic hotels, announced Tuesday it will temporarily close operations starting April 2026, citing a challenging business environment and declining tourist arrivals.

A new bill introduced on Tuesday aims to boost Guam’s appeal as a tourist destination.

The Marianas Visitors Authority has recently launched a global branding strategy aimed at redefining the islands’ identity for international travelers.

Guam Visitors Bureau reported that tourism arrivals have exceeded 2024 numbers each month since June.

The airline's general sales agent on Guam announced the new route will start Dec. 16.