Guam. Where America s Day Begins

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1 Guam Where America s Day Begins 1

2 Tumon Bay 2

3 Two Lovers Point 3

4 Local boy and mango 4

5 Where is Paradise? U.S. Territory located in the Pacific Ocean, a true tropical island Situated approximately 900 miles north of the equator Moscow Hanoi RUSSIA Beijing CHINA Hong Kong Ho Chi Minh City VIETNAM Vladivostok Seoul KOREA Shanghai Taipei TAIWAN Manila CHINA PHILIPPINES Osaka JAPAN Tokyo HONG KONG TAIWAN Saipan KOREA Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands GUAM TERRITORY OF THE USA PHILIPPINES JAP 32 miles long and ranges between 4 and 8 miles in width Shaped like a footprint, Guam is the first step into Micronesia 5

6 Gateway to the Marianas and Micronesia The meaning of Micronesia: micro tiny nesia many Micronesia many tiny islands Largest and most populated island in the Marianas Communications, transportation and financial hub in the Marianas COMMONWEALTH OF NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS Philippine Sea REPUBLIC OF PALAU Palau Yap Saipan Tinian Rota GUAM FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA Chuuk TERRITORY OF U.S.A. Pohnpei Kosrae MICRONESIA Pacific Ocean REPUBLIC OF MARSHALL ISLANDS Kwajalein Majuro 6

RUSSIA Getting Moscow Vladivostok to Guam Beijing CHINA Seoul KOREA CHINA Osaka

Northern Mariana Islands TAIWAN Vietnam Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City VIETNAM TAIWAN

Hanoi to Guam via Korea 9 hrs via Taiwan via Tokyo 6 hrs 40 min 8 hrs 50 min Ho

7 RUSSIA Getting Moscow Vladivostok to Guam Beijing CHINA Seoul KOREA CHINA Osaka JAPAN Tokyo KOREA JAP From Hong Kong Shanghai Taipei Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands TAIWAN Vietnam Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City VIETNAM TAIWAN Manila PHILIPPINES HONG KONG GUAM TERRITORY OF THE USA PHILIPPINES Flight Time Hanoi to Guam via Korea 9 hrs via Taiwan via Tokyo 6 hrs 40 min 8 hrs 50 min Ho Chi Minh City via Hong Kong 10 hrs to Guam via Taiwan 7 hrs 15 min via Manila 6 hrs 30 min 7

8 Climate & Geography Average 85ºF (29ºC) Guam is on the edge of the Mariana Trench, the deepest trench in the world Craggy limestone cliffs dominate in the North and rolling hills with spectacular views in the South 8

The People 160,000 Residents Population is 37% Chamorro, 26% Filipino and 11% other Pacific Islanders. Remainder is comprised of Caucasians, Asians and other ethnicities.

9 The People 160,000 Residents Population is 37% Chamorro, 26% Filipino and 11% other Pacific Islanders. Remainder is comprised of Caucasians, Asians and other ethnicities. The 2010 Guam Census recorded 337 Vietnamese residents living in Guam. People born on Guam are U.S. citizens Official languages: Chamorro and English Multi-cultural society with American and Asian influences 9

Spain ruled Guam until the late 1800s, much Spanish influence still seen Guam was ceded to the U.S. following the Spanish-American War in 1898 Captured by Japan on December 10, 1941 and occupied for two years.

10 Guam History The indigenous Chamorros, the first inhabitants of Guam, are believed to have traveled from Southeast Asia by canoe more than 3,500 years ago Ferdinand Magellan arrived March 6, Spain ruled Guam until the late 1800s, much Spanish influence still seen Guam was ceded to the U.S. following the Spanish-American War in 1898 Captured by Japan on December 10, 1941 and occupied for two years. Liberated by U.S. July 21, 1944 Guam remains a territory of the United States 10

11 Arrivals Update Market Japan* Korea* North America Taiwan* China Russia* Vietnam Pax 928, ,830 63,432 49,144 8,939 4, % 71% 14% 5% 4% 1% >1% >1% Total Visitors in 2012: 1,308,035 *Visa Waiver Countries 11

12 Hotels Over 8,000 hotel rooms in 51 hotels and resorts Hotels opening include a new 400-room Dusit Thani Conference Center with a 2,000-seat ballroom and interconnected to 1,500 rooms 12

13 Family Fun World class aquarium, water parks, dolphin watching and submersible tours 13

14 Luxury Spa Indulge at one of Guam s many serene spas 14

15 Two Lovers Point Guam s most popular sightseeing site Legend of Two Lovers Point: A young maiden ran away with local boyfriend to avoid a forced marriage. They tied their hair together and jumped to their death to be together eternally. 15

16 Tumon Bay Marine Preserve One of five protected marine preserves Home to over 200 coral and 500 marine species 16

17 Adventure A list of adventure sports and activities await adventurous thrill seekers 17

18 Water Activities 18

19 Diving in Guam The Blue Hole, Hap s Reef and many wrecks are truly spectacular spots for diving Guam is the only place in the world where shipwrecks from two world wars lay side by side, the SMS Cormoran and the Tokai Maru 19

20 Golf Seven world class, professional golf courses with a total of 180 holes including a Jack Nicklaus course and an Arnold Palmer course. 20

21 Sightseeing 21

22 Luxury Shopping Abundant luxury shopping in the heart of Tumon 22

Demonstrations in weaving, cooking & more Gef Pa go located in

23 Chamorro Historical Park and Village Lina la Cultural Park and Gef Pa go Park recreate life 500 years ago Lina la Park Demonstrations in weaving, cooking & more Gef Pa go located in southern Guam, Lina la Cultural Park located right in Tumon Bay Gef Pa go 23

24 Y SengSong Chamorro Village Hagåtna Wednesday Night Market showcasing our Chamorro lifestyle 24

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FEBRUARY 2013 VISITOR STATISTICS

page 1 Guam Visitors Bureau Setbision Bisitan Guahan FEBRUARY 2013 VISITOR STATISTICS February Arrivals Rise February 2013 arrivals to Guam grew 8.9% to 122,072 visitors. Last year, February 2012 arrivals