In the wake of reports that one of the CNMI’s most iconic tourist spots, the Grotto in Marpi, is being overwhelmed by the large number of tourists that visit it each day, the public and all stakeholders are being invited to take part in a survey that will look at the site’s...

Visitors arrivals to the Marianas jumped 25 percent in August 2017 compared to August 2016. Total visits to the CNMI this fiscal year has already reached 602,176, surpassing total arrivals of 501,489 last year with one more month remaining in the fiscal year. According to...

The Marianas Visitors Authority is hoping to capitalize on the successful staging of the inaugural KONQER Saipan King of the Hill as it plans to add the event to its promotional pitch for the islands’ growing sports tourism market. Before KONQER Saipan, the CNMI, through MVA and...

The House of Representatives rejected yesterday the Senate’s proposed amendments to the fiscal year 2018 budget, effectively forcing the creation of a conference committee that is expected to meet within the week to hammer out a compromise version. The House rejected on an 18-2...