{"id":402808,"date":"2023-12-21T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=402808"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T14:00:00","slug":"MTEC-MVA-Imagine-your-favorite-Green-Space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/MTEC-MVA-Imagine-your-favorite-Green-Space\/","title":{"rendered":"MTEC, MVA: Imagine your favorite \u2018Green Space\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

In line with this year\u2019s school outreach theme, \u201cGreen Spaces, Memorable Places\/K\u00e5mpun Betdi, K\u00e5mpun Rikuetdu\/Llingil Leyil Wal\u00fawal,\u201d Marianas Tourism Education Council and Marianas Visitors Authority are inviting students to put themselves in the shoes of a tourist enjoying the Marianas\u2019 natural environment.<\/p>\n

MTEC and the MVA shared their message on the importance of tourism with students at Franscico M. Sablan Middle School last Dec. 12, at William S. Reyes Elementary School last Dec. 18, and at Kagman Elementary School last Dec. 19. As a majority of today\u2019s travelers rank enjoying nature as one of their top expectations, students were invited to take a moment and reflect on their own favorite \u201cgreen\u201d space.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe No. 1 activity visitors have said they want to do when visiting the Marianas is to enjoy our beautiful nature, and the students know just how beautiful our islands are,\u201d said MTEC board member Catherine Perry. \u201cWe want to instill in these bright young minds the importance of planting and preserving trees, forests, community gardens and other green spaces for both our visitors and future generations to enjoy. Investing in keeping Saipan green is investing in our tourism economy.\u201d<\/p>\n

The outreach team aims to engage 4th graders, 7th graders, and 10th graders this year on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota with information and activities highlighting the Marianas\u2019 primary economic driver, how it impacts their lives, and ways students can support tourism even at a young age.<\/p>\n

The presentation also includes an overview of programs and activities of the Marianas Visitors Authority, including its annual signature events like this month\u2019s 19th Annual Christmas in the Marianas and the upcoming Rota Marathon in January.<\/p>\n

The presentations were made by Perry, MTEC board chair Vicky Benavente, and MVA Community Projects specialist Jack Aranda.<\/p>\n

Other MTEC board members are vice chair Glenn Policare (Kanoa Resort), secretary Martin Duenas (MVA), treasurer Larissa Larson, Dr. Galvin Deleon Guerrero (Northern Marianas College), Larry Lee, Naomi Nishimura (CNMI Public School System), Gordon Marciano (PDI), and Dr. Yunzi Zhang (Northern Marianas College).<\/p>\n

Schools interested in starting a MY WAVE Club to engage students with tourism may contact Aranda at jaranda@mymarianas.com<\/a> or (670) 664-3200 for more information. (PR)<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Marianas Tourism Education Council chair Vicky Benavente teaches about tourism at Francisco M. Sablan Middle School during the educational outreach presentation of MTEC and the Marianas Visitors Authority last Dec. 12 at the school.<\/p>\n

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Students of Kagman Elementary respond to Marianas Visitor Authority Community Projects specialist Jack Aranda during the educational outreach presentation of the MVA and Marianas Tourism Education Council last Dec. 19 at the school.<\/p>\n

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\u201cKind Kingfishers\u201d of William S. Reyes Elementary School respond to a question from Marianas Tourism Education Council board member Catherine Perry during the educational outreach presentation of MTEC and the Marianas Visitors Authority last Dec. 18 at the school.<\/p>\n

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