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“SWIM IN THE MARIANAS” GROUP SAVORS SAIPAN VISIT

December 4, 2025

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) – Several dozen members of China’s Guangzhou Tianhe District Swimming Association are on a whirlwind five-day tour of Saipan, highlighted by their first-ever “SWIM in The Marianas” event on Tuesday (Dec. 2). Organized in partnership with the Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA), the swim marked the association’s debut in the islands,

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MARIANAS RECORDS 10,793 ARRIVALS IN OCTOBER 2025

December 2, 2025

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands [2 December 2025] — The Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) reports that visitor arrivals to the Marianas totaled 10,793 in October 2025, a 29% decrease compared to 15,226 visitors in October 2024. The destination continues to wrestle with a drastic reduction in air seat capacity since before the pandemic, dropping from approximately

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MTEC, MVA INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO “FAR FROM ORDINARY” MARIANAS GLOBAL BRAND

November 18, 2025

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) – Students are having the opportunity to learn about the new “Far From Ordinary” Marianas global brand in school outreach presentations led by the Marianas Tourism Education Council (MTEC) and the Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA). Representatives of MTEC and the MVA visited students of San Vicente Elementary School and Da’ok

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REGISTRATION OPENS FOR ROTA MARATHON 2026 ON JAN. 31

November 18, 2025

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) – Rota Marathon 2026 in the Marianas is ready to welcome runners and explorers from near and far on Jan. 31, 2026, with the opening of race registration this week. How to Register: Online: Download a registration form from The Marianas Calendar at www.mymarianas.com and email the completed form to

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SAIPAN SUGARCANE RAILROAD JOURNEY RUN 81KM ON JAN. 17, 2026, IN THE MARIANAS

November 13, 2025

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) – The rich history and lush nature of the Marianas come alive for runners at the Saipan Sugarcane Railroad Journey Run 81KM on Jan. 17, 2026. The run will traverse the forests and roadways of Saipan in retracing the route of the sugarcane railway that crisscrossed the island at the

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MARIANAS UNVEILS NEW GLOBAL BRAND: “FAR FROM ORDINARY” A Community-Centered, Research-Informed Vision to Reignite Tourism

November 13, 2025

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) – The Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) today announced the launch of a bold new global brand platform, “Far From Ordinary,” designed to reignite tourism by reflecting the essence of the people of the Marianas and positioning the archipelago as an experience-led destination for travelers across Asia, the US, and beyond.

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MARIANAS ENGLISH CAMP: LEARNING MEETS PACIFIC IS LIVING

November 11, 2025

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) – The Marianas is hosting far from ordinary English camps this winter that also introduce participants and their families to the warm island lifestyle of the western Pacific archipelago . Located only a few hours away major Asian gateway cities, the U.S. commonwealth will host two camps in coming months

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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR SAIPAN MARATHON 2026 ON MARCH 7 Best Early Bird Rates Available Through Dec. 31

November 6, 2025

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) – Online registration is now open at www.raceroster.com for the 18th Annual Saipan Marathon, set to take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Hosted by the Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA), this internationally certified race invites runners from around the globe to experience the peaceful nature and relaxing island vibe of

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ROTA MARATHON 2026 CELEBRATES NATURE AND ISLAND HOSPITALITY ON JAN. 31

November 6, 2025

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) – The island of Rota, known as “Nature’s Treasure Island,” invites runners and adventure seekers from around the world to experience the breathtaking beauty and warm island hospitality of the Rota Marathon 2026, happening Jan. 31 in The Marianas. Organized by the Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) in collaboration with the

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GUANGZHOU TIANHE DISTRICT SWIMMING ASSO. TO “SWIM IN THE MARIANAS” THIS DECEMBER

November 5, 2025

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) – The Marianas will soon welcome 100 enthusiastic swimmers from China’s Guangzhou Tianhe District Swimming Association for the first-ever “SWIM in The Marianas” event on December 2, 2025. Organized in partnership with the Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA), this special event marks the association’s debut in the islands, where participants will

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