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Local biz support new Nagoya flights
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Posted on Aug 16 2011
In an effort to help fill new flights to Saipan from Nagoya by regional air carrier Fly Micronesia, several local businesses contributed to the familiarization tour of seven journalists in Thursday’s inaugural flight.
Writers and photographers from Chunichi Shimbun, Gifu Shimbun, lifestyle magazines CHEEK and SPY GIRL, and Golf Masters participated in three-day whirlwind tour of the island.
Hyatt Regency Saipan provided accommodations, breakfast, and other discounts for the group. Additional meals were provided at Country House restaurant, Fiesta Resort & Spa’s Joyful Dinner Show, and Sand Castle Saipan’s Cocktail Show.
Tasi Tours provided a tour of Mañagaha and various marine sports activities at the award-winning island on Friday afternoon. The course at Coral Ocean Point Golf and Spa was opened to the tour participants that afternoon, while some opted for a hike down to Forbidden Island with Marianas Trekking.
The Marianas Visitors Authority also supported the tour with ground transportation, assistance with film permitting, a staff escort, and a welcome reception in collaboration with the Hyatt.
“This new service from Japan by Fly Micronesia is a most welcomed development,” said MVA marketing manager Bruce Bateman. “The media had requested specific activities to cover during their tour, and several tourism partners stepped up make these activities available. This FAM tour was a success because of these businesses’ support, and we thank them heartily.”
The media also visited the Garapan Street Market and took an island tour of historic sites before their departure on Sunday, Aug. 14. The Nagoya-Saipan flights will be operating five times weekly by the end of August, with 144 available seats per flight. The total media exposure value for the Northern Marianas from the FAM tour is estimated at almost $400,000. [B][I](MVA)
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