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Hotel taxes around the islands and Saipan to upgrade tourist attractions .

Hotel taxes around the islands and Saipan to upgrade tourist attractions

  • News: Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau
  •   Posted on: May 30, 2025
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This regional update includes news of a climate impact tax to be added to the hotel occupancy tax in Hawaii, a comparison of hotel taxes in the islands, and the $1.4 million upgrade of three tourism sites in Saipan, with a bid to come for interested contractors.
 
Regional officials continue digital efforts despite loss of $6.7M in Digital Equity Act grants .

Regional officials continue digital efforts despite loss of $6.7M in Digital Equity Act grants

  • News: Guam, Northern Mariana Islands
  •   Posted on: May 19, 2025
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Officials in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands are continuing efforts to bridge the digital divide after receiving notice that a combined $6.7 million in Digital Equity Act grants has been terminated due to federal concerns with constitutionality.
 
McDonald's plans to expand in Guam, FSM, and Palau; NMI expansion halted .

McDonald's plans to expand in Guam, FSM, and Palau; NMI expansion halted

  • News: Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau
  •   Posted on: May 19, 2025
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DANDAN, Saipan — Longtime McDonald's franchise owner Jose C. Ayuyu said he is continuing expansion in Guam, announcing plans to break ground on a new restaurant later this year. He plans to put further development in Saipan on hold, due to the NMI’s ongoing economic downturn. 
 
Pacific IDB directors discuss economic solutions at quarterly meeting .

Pacific IDB directors discuss economic solutions at quarterly meeting

  • News: Northern Mariana Islands
  •   Posted on: May 16, 2025
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GARAPAN, Saipan —  Lindsey M. Timarong, president and CEO of the Pacific Islands Development Bank; told board directors on May 12 at the Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan that collaborative solutions are essential to tackle persistent tourism stagnation, workforce housing shortages, and inflationary pressures affecting the region’s recovery.
 
 

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