Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands —Twenty-three food and drink vendors will showcase the vibrant culinary diversity of the Marianas at the 27th Annual Taste of the Marianas International Food Festival, held every Saturday evening in May 2026 at American Memorial Park in Saipan. As a signature celebration of Marianas Tourism Month, the festival will take place
Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands [06 APRIL 2026] — “Engaging” and “eye-opening” were just two of the ways students and educators have described recent educational outreach visits by the Marianas Tourism Education Council (MTEC) and the Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) at local schools. The visits are part of an annual Marianas-wide initiative led by MTEC and
Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands [06 APRIL 2026] —The Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) signed a strategic MOU on March 26, 2026, with Good Choice, one of Korea’s leading travel and leisure platforms, to launch joint marketing initiatives aimed at increasing arrivals to the Marianas. The signing ceremony was attended by Jamie Kim, President & Managing Director
Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands [02 APRIL 2026] — The Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) welcomes a new policy direction being taken by Governor David M. Apatang aimed at helping hotels and businesses operating on public lands remain viable during the Marianas’ ongoing tourism recovery. The administration is anticipated to make a formal announcement next week authorizing
Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands — The Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) reports that visitor arrivals to the Marianas totaled 15,495 in February 2026, a 2% decrease compared to 15,802 visitors in February 2025. The destination continues to wrestle with a drastic reduction in air seat capacity over the last seven years, dropping from approximately 760,000 air
Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands [26 MARCH 2026] — Seventh-grade students at Dandan Middle School received a firsthand look at the role tourism plays in the Marianas during an educational outreach visit by the Marianas Tourism Education Council (MTEC) and the Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) last Friday (March 20). The visit is part of an annual
Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands [26 MARCH 2026] — Korean carrier T’way Air has announced the temporary suspension of its Seoul–Saipan service beginning May 5, 2026 through October 24, 2026, covering the airline’s summer operating schedule. According to the airline’s official notification to the Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA), the decision is driven by a combination of
Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) – SKECHERS Saipan Marathon 2026 on March 7, 2026, in the Marianas attracted 782 registrants from nearly 20 countries and territories around the world, a nod to the large appeal of this small 13-mile long island in the remote western Pacific. Starting amidst overcast skies and light showers giving way
Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) – Organizers, supporters, and festivalgoers all contributed to double the fun at the 22nd Annual Tinian Hot Pepper Festival on Feb. 13 & 14, 2026, in the Marianas. The festival – affectionately called “Pika (spicy) Fest” by locals – is organized by the Marianas Visitors Authority in cooperation with the
Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) – Organizers are putting the final touches on preparations for Saturday’s (March 7) 18th Annual SKECHERS Saipan Marathon, inviting the community to join the festivities during the Marianas’ largest annual road race. Over 700 registrants from around the globe have registered for the event, with registration for the 5K, 10K,
