{"id":314127,"date":"2019-12-17T06:06:10","date_gmt":"2019-12-16T20:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=314127"},"modified":"2019-12-17T06:06:10","modified_gmt":"2019-12-16T20:06:10","slug":"sky-spot-rewards-await-skymark-passengers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/sky-spot-rewards-await-skymark-passengers\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Sky Spot\u2019 rewards await Skymark passengers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Skymark Saipan Passport is available\u00a0to all Skymark passengers. This helps them maneuver their way around Saipan: Where to go, what to do and where to avail of freebies and promos. (BEA CABRERA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A shiny sticker on the check-out counter at the Joeten grocery store in Susupe proclaims the site as a \u201cSky Spot.\u201d That means any holder of a \u201cSaipan Passport\u201d that Skymark Airlines Inc. is giving its passengers can avail of any discount or promo that the store may be offering.<\/p>\n

This promotional effort is part of Skymark Airlines Inc.\u2019s bid to promote the islands by giving each and every Skymark passenger a \u201cSaipan Passport\u201d that contains a list of what to do, see, and where to go while on Saipan.<\/p>\n

The \u201cSaipan Passport\u201d also contains information about discounts and promos the holder can avail of in accredited establishments. Just show the passport at any \u201cSky Spot\u201d and the holder can avail of discounts or promos.<\/p>\n

Various restaurants are listed such as Salty\u2019s Grill & Caf\u00e9, The Shack, Marianas Creations, Kinpanchi, Paris Croissant, The Airstream, Tasty Burger, Oleai Beach Bar & Grill, to name a few. Retail store iShop and the Pacific History Park Museum are also included. <\/p>\n

These establishments have \u201cSky Spot\u201d stickers on their doors or windows so that tourists can easily see them. At the end of every visit, the passport holder gets a stamp from the restaurant or shop on their passport that serves as a good souvenir.<\/p>\n

According to Salty\u2019s Grill & Caf\u00e9 manager Taka Tanzawa, they welcome this promotion and is a convenient way for Japanese tourists to maneuver their way around Saipan. \u201cThis helps Japanese tourists be aware of the restaurants on island and that\u2019s why we always hope for full flights from Japan because this will be good for the community and tourism,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe are one of the few wholly Japanese-owned bars still operating on Saipan. \u2026My staff are mostly locals, so customers, especially the Japanese market, really enjoy the vibe, energy, and customer service\u2026,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Glenn Hunter, owner of The Shack and Airtsream, said that, as a \u201cSky Spot\u201d member, the restaurant gets to welcome Japanese tourists \u201cisland style.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cThe passport encourages visitors who fly on Skymark to frequent different establishments and, in our case, we show appreciation by giving them a welcome drink,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe try to do as many cross promotions on islands and we thank Skymark and the Marianas Visitors Authority for including us in this promotion. \u2026We have received tourists that have flown to Saipan via Skymark and it is great to have the Japanese market back,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Skymark Airlines launched its regular service of flights from Narita to Saipan only last month. This opened another door for the world to have more options to reach Saipan by flying direct from Narita to Saipan and it gave the island a chance to once again welcome the Japanese market whose absence in the tourism pool has been largely missed. <\/p>\n

Former MVA managing director Chris Concepcion, who was instrumental in bringing Skymark to the CNMI, said that the partnership with Skymark and the CNMI is here for the long term. <\/p>\n

\u201c\u2026It took many months of back and forth discussion about why the CNMI was a good and profitable option for Skymark and why Saipan should be their\u00a0first ever international destination.\u00a0Skymark’s leadership team is made up of very accomplished, clever individuals, so they weighed their risks and opportunities and eventually decided Saipan is the best place to begin their international expansion,\u201d Concepcion said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Japan market is one of the most coveted source markets in the world because the Japanese are sophisticated travelers.\u00a0They have been around the world, are used to seeing foreign cultures, are respectful, well-mannered, and are good spenders. \u2026Due to the rich history and strong relationship, the \u2018Saipan\u2019 brand has strong name recognition in Japan up to this day,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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