AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHospitality & Trade: PHARE 2026 kicked off at Hyatt Regency Guam with more than 40 vendors and a sold-out expo, including a Japan buyer delegation, spotlighting how local products are getting built into Guam’s food and beverage menus. Workforce & HR: The SHRM Guam Annual Conference at Dusit Thani Resort Guam focused on workforce engagement, leadership development, and shifting federal immigration rules. Education & Skills: UOG launched its College Credit for Lived Experience program, offering up to 30 credits for learning gained through work, military service, certifications, and community leadership. Tourism Demand: GVB says visitor arrivals fell 36.7% in July vs. last year and is leaning on digital marketing and airline/travel partnerships to lift demand as August peaks. Construction & Procurement: DPW canceled the Simon Sanchez High procurement after long protest delays, while GDOE says there’s no firm reopening date for the Tiyan/Sinona campus after inspection failures. Local Business Dispute: Cost-U-Less is fighting an unlawful detainer tied to an unfinished Hagatña store ahead of its Aug. 28 grand opening. Agriculture & Food Marketing: UOG’s workshop invites farmers and chefs to learn how to market locally grown products using Taiwan’s tea-and-hospitality model. Tourism Politics: Ada-Calvo outlined a tourism recovery plan at “Lunch with Leaders,” including a proposed chief of tourism and economic development role.
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