Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands —  The Marianas Tourism Education Council (MTEC), in partnership with the Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA), convened a Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday (August 26) to begin coordination of youth‑focused tourism education activities for the upcoming school year.  During the meeting, MTEC outlined its three core initiatives for SY 2026–2027: MYWAVE

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands — Representatives from the CNMI Department of Community and Cultural Affairs (DCCA), the Commonwealth Council for Arts & Culture, CNMI Office of Grants Management and the Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) recently met to begin the process of transferring of the Arts Council to MVA, as directed by  CNMI Executive Order 2026-014

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands —  The Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) reports that visitor arrivals to the Marianas totaled 1,497  in June 2026, an 81% decrease compared to 7,874 visitors in June 2025.  The destination was  hit by Super Typhoon Sinlaku in mid-April, and the temporary suspension of international flights resulted in arrival declines of 72%

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands — Direct air service between Tokyo and Saipan resumed on Sunday (August 2) with three weekly flights  to the Marianas from one of its longest-standing visitor markets.  The restored service reconnects Japan with the Marianas following flight suspension after Super Typhoon Sinlaku in April and comes at a time when Japanese

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands — The Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) has continued to strengthen its presence in two of its most important international markets this month through participation in the 2026 Brand USA Korea & Japan Mission, reinforcing efforts to expand visitor arrivals. The Marianas was among more than 30 U.S. destination organizations, attractions, and

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands — The Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) continues to build momentum in its top source market of South Korea, with expanded winter air service and this month’s arrival of leading Korean travel executives to experience The Marianas firsthand. Jeju Air has announced plans to extend its Seoul–Saipan service through the winter season

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands — The Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) is proud to announce that the Marianas has been named the #1 Most Engaging Beach Destination in the Western Pacific in Tripscout’s inaugural Most Engaging Destination Awards.  Tripscout is the world’s largest social travel guide, and the awards recognize countries, regions and city/local destinations around

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands — The Marianas marked another milestone in its tourism recovery this week with Monday’s (July 13) return of Hong Kong Airlines’ nonstop service between Hong Kong and Saipan, restoring direct connectivity from one of the destination’s important regional gateways following Super Typhoon Sinlaku in April. The resumption of service follows the

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands — The Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) has unveiled a conceptual vision for transforming the historic Japanese Lighthouse property in Saipan into a vibrant visitor and cultural experience center, while calling on government agencies, businesses, community organizations, and entrepreneurs to help create a new generation of tourism experiences that elevate the Marianas

Bird Island Trail Fun Hike on June 27 Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands — From dramatic coastal cliffs and hidden beaches to scenic overlooks and jungle trails, the Marianas’ natural beauty is arguably the destination’s strongest tourism asset. As recovery efforts continue following Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) is working with tourism partners