Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands — The Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) reports that visitor arrivals to the Marianas totaled 3,277 in April 2026, a 72% decrease compared to 11,880 visitors in April 2025. The destination was hit by Super Typhoon Sinlaku in mid-April, resulting in temporary suspension of international nighttime flight operations pending ongoing repairs at

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands — The Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) reports that visitor arrivals to the Marianas totaled 12,865 in March  2026, an 8% decrease compared to 13,981 visitors in March 2025. The destination was hit by Super Typhoon Sinlaku in mid-April.  The Commonwealth Ports Authority has announced that night operations at Francisco C. Ada/Saipan

Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands — With the early end of classes following Super Typhoon Sinlaku last month, the Marianas Tourism Education Council (MTEC) and the Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) are extending thanks for another year of partnership with local schools. “In spite of the challenging economic circumstances, the MTEC continues its education outreach efforts to

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) — The Marianas Visitors Authority invites the community to join a Paseo de Marianas Area Cleanup on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers are encouraged to bring rakes, shovels, bushcutters, etc. Trashbags, gloves, and water will be provided. A short briefing will be held at

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands — The Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) has completed its initial assessment of tourism-related infrastructure following Super Typhoon Sinlaku and is moving forward with a phased approach to recovery. “Our focus right now is supporting the broader recovery efforts and making sure our community is stable,” said MVA Managing Director Jamika R.

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) — The Marianas Visitors Authority announces that the 27th Annual Taste of the Marianas International Food Festival scheduled for May 2026 is cancelled. Efforts and resources will focus on Marianas recovery efforts following Super Typhoon Sinlaku. For more information, contact communityprojects@mymarianas.com or 1.670.664.3200/1. — The Marianas is an archipelago of 14 islands

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