Gov. Benigno R. Fitial has declared May as the CNMI Tourism Month even as the Marianas Visitors Authority celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.<\/p>\n
In signing the proclamation Friday, Fitial acknowledged MVA\u2019s significant contribution \u201cto our economic prosperity, employment, and international trade and understanding.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cMVA has been supporting our tourism industry for the past 30 years and I know MVA is committed to supporting tourism for many more years to come\u2026The CNMI has only two main industries right now: tourism and manufacturing. This administration is committed to supporting both industries, especially tourism, because all of our other industries depend on our two main industries for profit and income,\u201d said Fitial.<\/p>\n
In the proclamation, Fitial said that regardless of economic events, tourism remains a mainstay in the Northern Marianas.<\/p>\n
For his part, MVA board chairman Jerry Tan said in his brief remarks in Friday\u2019s proclamation ceremony at the Governor\u2019s Office that while many people think that tourism is only for tourists, \u201cwhat\u2019s actually good for tourists is also good for the local community.\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s very important that we keep our local community in mind. Tourism is everybody\u2019s business,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s tourism month\u2019s theme is \u201ccelebrating tourism yesterday, today, and tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n
MVA managing director Tess Castro said several activities are lined up for the month-long celebration.<\/p>\n
These include the Ayuda Fun Run, which will be held on May 6 on Saipan and Tinian at Kilili Beach Park and Taga Beach, respectively.<\/p>\n
Proceeds from the event will be donated to a non-profit organization from each island.<\/p>\n
On May 12, Exploring tourism forum, focusing on different areas of tourism industry will be held for high school students.<\/p>\n
The annual Taste of the Marianas International Food Festival and Beer Garden will be held every Saturday in May at American Memorial Park from 6pm to 10pm.<\/p>\n
This event showcases local and international cuisine sold by participating hotel and local restaurant outlets.<\/p>\n
On May 19, MVA is calling on people to wear red \u201cto show your support in our tourism industry.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe most especially would like to encourage our industry partners to wear red to emphasize the importance of the tourism industry in our community,\u201d said Castro.<\/p>\n
Clean-up Saipan, a project by the MVA in partnership with the Division of Environmental Quality and the Japan-Saipan Travel Association will be held twice next month. <\/p>\n
MVA\/DEQ cleanup is set on May 6 from 7am to 10am from Makaka Beach to Sugar Dock, while MVA\/JSTA will be held on May 15 from 6am to 8am at Chamolinian Cultural Village to Kilili Beach.<\/p>\n
Castro said individuals interested to join the cleanup activities can meet the organizers on the set time in both locations. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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