AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTyphoon Disruptions: Super Typhoon Champi passed Guam, grounding all international and commuter flights serving Saipan on Sunday. Airlines canceled or changed some Monday services; Hong Kong Airlines shifted its Saipan flight to Tuesday. Star Marianas aimed to resume Saipan–Tinian flights Monday, while Rota Airport was without city power. Check directly with airlines before traveling. Tourism Connections: Philippine Airlines is set to resume nonstop Manila–Saipan service twice weekly on Oct. 25, with the first return flight from Saipan on Oct. 26. The MVA approved $400,000 in promotion, saying PAL’s network could open new visitor markets. Visitor Recovery: August arrivals totaled 5,001, down 61% from a year earlier, as limited flight capacity continued to constrain tourism. Beaches and Parks: Before Champi, environmental officials advised avoiding recreational beaches on Saipan, Tinian and Rota during the storm. Parks and Recreation also warned that austerity and a lack of operating funds could hamper upkeep of parks, beaches and tourist sites.
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