A Welcome That Goes Beyond Words: The Håfa Adai Spirit
Discover the Håfa Adai spirit of Guam and how hospitality, culture, community and connection shape the island’s tourism and everyday life.
International Tourism Research Notes
Industry focus in Guam and Micronesia
Discover the Håfa Adai spirit of Guam and how hospitality, culture, community and connection shape the island’s tourism and everyday life.
Explore Guam local markets, from Chamorro Village to weekend markets and Tumon Night Market, and discover how they connect culture, community, tourism and local businesses.
Discover how Super Typhoon Bavi impacted Mariana Islands tourism, how communities recovered, and why supporting local businesses helps strengthen the region’s visitor economy.
Discover Guam Liberation Day, a celebration honoring history, culture, and community. Learn why this meaningful tradition brings Guam together through remembrance, resilience, and CHamoru pride.
Discover how sustainable tourism on Guam supports local businesses, protects coral reefs, preserves CHamoru culture, and benefits communities.
Discover how fishing charters in Guam connect ancient CHamoru traditions, tourism, local businesses, and maritime culture across generations.
This past weekend, the smell of ripe mangoes, barbecue, and local foods once again filled southern Guam as families, vendors, performers, and visitors gathered for one of the island’s most anticipated annual traditions: the Hågat Mango Festival. Live bands played throughout the afternoon while the crowds moved between food trucks, vendor booths, and family activities….
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Exploring Guam’s evolving tourism landscape through culture, community, and authentic storytelling. Hafa Adai & Mabuhay! My name is Megan Lastimoza, and I am honored to contribute to this blog shaped by Jungmin and Denzyl, who have helped spotlight Guam’s stories. I look forward to adding my own perspective as I explore the island’s evolving tourism…
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