In support of the recovery of the tourism industry following Super Typhoon Yutu, the Marianas Visitors Authority is temporarily waiving badge renewal fees for official Marianas guides. Until Jan. 31, 2018, certified tour guides renewing their annual permits will be waived the $20...

The Marianas Visitors Authority wants to generate “high awareness” in Japan about the launch of Skymark Airlines’ direct flights to Saipan as part of its marketing strategy to revive the Japan market. MVA Japan general manager Takahashi Ichikura said they are going to make...

The Marianas Visitors Authority has acquired from Germany a three-dimensional map of Saipan that will be displayed at the Francisco C. Ada/Saipan International Airport. MVA board member Chris Nelson said yesterday that all the things found in the 3D painting are accurate as they...

With Super Typhoon Yutu directly hitting the CNMI’s tourism industry, the Marianas Visitors Authority predicts a $1.4-million budget shortfall in fiscal year 2019, MVA managing director Christopher Concepcion said yesterday. He blames a projected decrease in hotel occupancy tax...