AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHealth Insurance & Hospitals: GRMC will stop being an in-network provider for TakeCare Insurance on Sept. 9, meaning TakeCare members treated at Dededo will generally be billed as self-pay. Tourism & Travel Demand: GVB says South Korean arrivals are a “key area of concern,” down 37.3% (9,561 visitors from Aug. 1–12), while overall August arrivals are down 21.7% year over year. Airport Retail/Concessions: Avolta has been provisionally awarded Guam Airport speciality retail and food & beverage contracts, with airport concessions also seeing bids activity. Local Business Openings: Grease Monkey Drive-In opened in Tamuning, launching a car-community dining concept with limited hours while it ramps up operations. Tourism Promotion: Guam’s MegaFAM trade show drew 200+ international travel partners and media, with nearly 40 local exhibitors pitching hotels, attractions, shopping and experiences. Federal Funding: GovGuam expects $105M in Section 30 payments, including about $20M tied to prior-year reconciliation. Policy Watch: Guam senators are pressing the federal Marine Minerals Administration to slow the Marianas deep-sea mining lease push and include the island in decisions.
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