TV Aichi and TV Tokyo Network aired a special program featuring the Marianas last March 7, bringing the destination approximately $900,000 in media exposure to over 40 million households across the country.<\/p>\n
TV Aichi filmed on Saipan on Feb. 16-21, 2020, and highlighted beautiful scenic points, popular activities, events, sites and food in the program titled \u201cThe Best Weekend Resort with Direct Flight: Let\u2019s See All the Superb Views in Saipan Within 48 Hours!\u201d The familiarization tour was organized by the Marianas Visitors Authority.<\/p>\n
\u201cFive days is a day or two longer than the usual [familiarization] tour, so we\u2019re happy to see TXN\u2019s interest in Saipan and to have their support in promoting the destination across Japan,\u201d said MVA managing director Priscilla M. Iakopo. \u201cVisitor arrivals from Japan have remained relatively consistent since the launch of direct flights by Skymark Airlines Inc. in November, and we aim to continue and grow this number through more [familiarization] tours and other marketing and promotions.\u201d<\/p>\n
Activities covered by the film crew included stargazing, sky diving, a self-driving tour, UTV tour, Garapan Street Market, Sabalu Market, Managaha tour, and spa and relaxation at Shirodhara and Natural Scrub. <\/p>\n
Gourmet experiences were explored at Country House Restaurant, The Shack, and Salty\u2019s. Filming also included Micro Beach, Grotto, and shopping at I Love Saipan. <\/p>\n
The group lodged at Kensington Hotel Saipan. (PR)<\/p>\n