#1Guam The closest U.S. destination from Asia GUAM TM#2EFICIPA FEST Marriott#3Guam U.S.A. Guam is a U.S. territory located in East Asia, the closest U.S. destination from China AAFB Situated approximately 900 miles north of the equator Guam is 32 miles long and ranges from 4 to 8 miles in width GUAM U.S.A. TUMON TAMUNING *. HAGATNA PITI NAVAL STATION YIGO DEDEDO BARRIGADA MANGILAO ASAN ORDOT CHALAN PAGO YONA SANTA RITA PHILIPPINE SEA AGAT IPAN TALOFOFO Shaped like a footprint, Guam is the first step into Micronesia INARAJAN UMATAC MERIZO COCOS PACIFIC OCEAN GUAM#4Guam: Gateway to Micronesia The meaning of Micronesia: "micro" meaning tiny O "nesia" meaning many COMMONWEALTH OF NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS Philippine Sea О Micronesia means "many tiny islands" Guam is the largest island and most populated in Micronesia Guam is a communications, transportation, and financial hub in the Micronesia. Guam is only a short plane hop to any of the outer islands like Saipan, Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands Republic of Palau Yap Saipan Tinian Rota GUAM (U.S. Territory) FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA Chuuk MICRONESIA North Pacific Ocean MARSHALL ISLANDS Kwajalein Pohnpei Majuro Kosrae GUAM#5Guam: Gateway to the World By air, Guam is only 3.5 hours from most Asian cities, 4.5 hours from Cairns, and 7 hours from Hawaii Guam is an international hub with regular flights to: - - Japan Korea The Philippines United States & Hawaii CHINA KOREA JAPAN HONG KONG TAIWAN GUAM PHILIPPINES AUSTRALIA - Australia Hong Kong Taiwan The Pacific The World GUAM#6Oct-Jan Charters from Shanghai 2011包机去ina 美国大陆航空春节关岛包机 北京 海 浪漫潮 沈 关于关岛 只要大约5个小时的航程,您便可以来到距离中国最近的 美国领土,位于西太平洋上的熱帶島的一关岛,新加深 的海洋,广阔精通的白沙滩,环型的邊要成犹如天然淋NG 障,温柔的装担着半月型的杜梦湾,除了充满为网红气s 之外,关岛可是24小时的洗示器,惊喜不断,关 多姿多彩的户外活动 清澈的海水,核纷的更是锁,便销的坚号,沉船域题,加上海至超过400种领南者 700种鱼类,今成为帮水爱好者的天堂。水上活动应有尽有,预交会,我浪风帆、机胎, 浮及橡皮等,在这里改重一个板端无穷的凍個班。 サン 世界级高尔夫球场 关品的高尔夫球场等世限名 小開的专业篇勿天理证,所有球 高球爱好者的乐园。这个太平洋小岛现有8座共189 再有其独特的挑战性更壮观的果效。 购物 关岛是个免税难,也是亚大区最大的免税购物中心之一。既然来到了这个天室又名 MOTNG! XG Premier Outers. The Plaza. Micronesia Mal 乐岛特式的 DFS Galerie 是对能满足包血拼的需求。 FUPER GUAM QUAM Continental Airlines ASTAR ALLIANCE MEMBER C GUAM#7▲ DELTA Continental Airlines JAL JAPAN AIRLINES Getting to Guam Delta Airlines provides daily flights to and from Guam Continental Airlines provides regular flights to and from Guam Japan Airlines provides daily flights to and from Guam Excellence in Flight KOREAN AIR Korean Air provides daily flights to and from Guam Philippine Airlines Philippine Airlines provides regular flights to and from Guam FLY GUAM Fly Guam provides charter flights to and from Guam GUAM#8Climate & Geography Guam's average daily temperature is 85 degrees Guam is on the edge of the Mariana Trench, the deepest trench in the world Craggy limestone cliffs dominate the northern part of Guam with grassy hills and spectacular views in the South Mt. Lamlam, from below sea level, is the tallest mountain in the world Cocos Island is the very southern tip of Guam GUAM#9The People of Guam There are approx. 175,877* people living on Guam The population is 37.1% Chamorro, 26.3% Filipino and 11.3% other Pacific islanders. The remainder is comprised of Caucasians, Asians, and other ethnicities People born on Guam are U.S. citizens Official Languages: Chamorro and English Multi-cultural society with American & Asian influences •According to a 2008 July census estimate by the Bureau of Planning & Statistics GUAM#10The History of Guam The first European contact was made by Ferdinand Magellan on March 6, 1521 The Spanish ruled Guam for 333 years and much of their influence is still seen Guam was ceded to the U.S. following the Spanish-American War in 1898 The island was captured by Japan on December 10, 1941 and occupied for two years GUAM#11The Liberation of Guam On July 21, 1944, Guam was liberated by the U.S. The island became and remains to this day an unincorporated territory of the United States Liberation Day remains one of the most celebrated holidays on Guam GUAM#12Visitor Statistics GUAM#13Arrivals Update CY January 2010 - December 2010 Total: 1,196,523 (+13.6% LY) % of Arrival Mkt Pax 75.0% 11.0% Japan 893,716 Korea 134,692 5.1% USA/HI 61,381 2.6% Taiwan 31,320 1.0% The Philippines 12,358 0.4% China 4,765 GUAM#14Things to See & Do GUAM#15Hotels There are currently 51 hotels, resorts, motels on Guam. Guam boasts more than 9,000 hotel rooms. New hotels are to come in the near future. GUAM#16Chapels Guam has many extremely qualified wedding companies and chapels to insure your perfect day. Most hotels have their own wedding chapels. GUAM#17Two Lovers Point Guam's most popular sightseeing site Legend of Two Lovers Point: Young maiden to avoid a forced marriage, ran away with local boyfriend, they tied their hair together and jumped to their death to be together eternally. Panoramic view of Guam Sits 400 feet above the crashing waves below Located in Tumon GUAM#18Tumon Bay Marine Preserve One of Guam's five protected marine preserves Home to more than 200 coral and 500 marine species Tumon Bay is in the heart of Guam's tourism industry, where the majority of Guam's luxury hotels & resorts are located Kiosks are located on the beach and posters & fish cards are available at GVB to help identify the sea life GUAM#19Water Activities 4 GUAM#20Snorkeling Surrounded by coral reefs, Guam boasts some of the world's best snorkeling Visitors can also snorkel in the open ocean with many of Guam's professional dive shops Senka Consol GUAM#21Diving in Guam The Blue Hole, Hap's Reef and the many wrecks are truly spectacular spots for diving Visibility is 30-60 feet in Apra Harbor and up to 150 feet outside the reef 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 Guam's boasts a regulated and professional dive industry GUAM#22Sightseeing GUAM#23Cultural & Historical Sightseeing GUAM#24Boonie Stomps & Hiking MANDA SA GUAM#25Golfing Guam, a golfer's paradise, is renowned for its seven world class golf courses. This tiny Pacific island offers 7 professional golf courses with a total of over 180 holes, some designed by golfing legends like Jack Niklaus and Arnold Palmer. GUAM#26Golfing All golf courses in Guam are within 20 minutes drive from major hotels. GUAM#27Golfing Each designer has masterfully combined the beauty of Guam's rugged landscape and coastline with innovative course design to create stunning vistas of immaculately manicured greens and fairways that wind their way through lush tropical jungle and, in the majority, provide sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and Guam's fringing reefs. GUAM#28Golfing Leo Palace Resort www.quam.ne.jp/golf/index.html Onward Mangilao Golf Club www.mangilaogolf.com/en Onward Talofofo Golf Club www.onwardquam.onward Talofofogolfclub/en Starts Guam Golf Resort www.starts.co.jp/guam/index.php Windward Hills Country Club www.whccgolf.com Country Club of the Pacific www.ccpguam.com Guam International Country Club www.giccguam.com GUAM#29Golfing Leo Palace Resort GUAM#30Golfing Onward Mangilao Golf Club GUAM#31Dining & Nightlife From fine dining restaurants, featuring international and local cuisines, to dinner shows and cruises, dancing and more! 425 Ruby Tuesday Hard Rock T.G.I.L FRIDAYS SIMPLE FRESH AMERICAN DINING CAFE OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE NO RULES. JUST RIGHT GUAM#32Luxury Shopping A large variety of haute couture boutiques and shops specializing in luxury merchandise are located in the Tumon area, near most of Guam's fine hotels and resorts. MINSANDS Placa Cutier ROLEX CHANEL Cartier HERMES HUNTING WORLD ALFRED DUNHILL CELINE 30001 atore Ferragamo RALPH LAUREN COACH CHANEL DFS DFS GALLERIA DFS Cartier GUAM#33Bargain Shopping Brand name American Stores (including the world's biggest Kmart) Department Stores & Malls Cultural Markets & Duty Free Stores Village Flea Markets mart ઘર ન GUAM#34Guam Cultural & Eco Park Recreates life 500 years ago Experience Chamorro culture and history See and touch Guam's local animals such as coconut crab, deer, wild pig, iguana, carabao and more Enjoy The Beach Bar, a modern pavilion with Chamorro food, snacks, and drinks Located at the northern end of Tumon Bay near hotels GUAM#35Guam Historical Village, Gef Pa'go Park, Inarajan PAGO Created to replicate an authentic Chamorro Village Demonstrations in weaving, cooking, coconut husking, salt making, & more Located in the historic district of Inarajan in southern Guam GUAM#36Y'SengSong Chamorro Village, Hagatna A collection of local shops, cultural boutiques, and restaurants with local and international food. The Wednesday & Friday Night Market is a favorite event with locals and visitors, featuring entertainment, local fiesta food, music, dancing, shopping, and more! TORBAY GUAM#37Getting Around Guam has a wide variety of ways to get around to see and do everything on your list! - Rental Cars Scooter Rentals Tour Buses Taxis Trolleys & Shopping Busses Alamo Hertz ADVANTAGE AVIS National Budget DOLLAR Enterprise CHARTER Uneas GUAM#38There's always more to do & more to see on Guam, USA! GUAM#39Upcoming Events for 2011 Sept. 22-25 - Mangilao Donne Festival Oct. 14-16 - Guam Micronesia Island Fair Oct. 16 Guam Ko'ko' Road Race Nov. 19-20 - 9th Annual Governor's Tourism Cup Nov. 24 - Guam Running Club Turkey Trot Nov. 25 - GVB Holiday Illumination Nov. 26 – 14th Annual Jingle Bell (5K) Run - Nov. 26 - Agaña Heights Fiesta Dec. 8 – Our Lady of Kamalen/Hagåtña Fiesta Dec. 10 Santa Rita Fiesta - Dec. 31 - Asan Fiesta Dec. 31 - Tropical Fantasy Fireworks GUAM#40Guam Micronesia Island Fair Annual event sponsored by GVB that showcases culture of Guam and surrounding islands Three-day event features food, entertainment, and crafts 2011 event featured about 27,000 visitors, residents, cultural entertainers 2012 event scheduled for Oct. 12-14 GUAM#41Guam Ko'ko' Road Race Ekiden Relay & Half Marathon race featuring more than 1,600 runners from Guam, Japan, Micronesia, U.S. mainland, Australia, and Asia Coincides with GMIF each year in mid-October Raises awareness of endangered Guam Ko'ko' bird 2012 event scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 14 For more, visit www.guamkokoroadrace.com 2010 GUAM KOKO ROAD RACE DEN RELAY VALF MARATHON MAJOR SPONSORS <<< G Continental Airlines citibank B Pacific Daily News www.gwampdn.com PACIFIC ISLANDS CLUB 6th 2011 GUAM KOKO ROAD RACE LUTO www.guamkokoroadrace.com adidas KO'KO' ROAD RACE EKIDEN RELAY&HALF MARATHON 1:12.57 citibank Continental Airlines GA JYL Write a he PACIFIC ISLANDS 184 JT adidas NU RO HOND EKIDEN RELAY & HALF >>>>>>> MAJOR SPON! Continental Airlines citiban GUAM Pacific Daily 3 GUAN'S SOL www.guampdn. PACIFIC ISLAND CLUB GUAM#42Guam Where America's Day Begins and Your America in Asia! For more information about Guam, browse our website at: www.visitquam.org Or contact us at: Guam Visitors Bureau 401 Pale San Vitores Road Tumon, Guam 96913 Tel: (671) 646-5278 Fax: (671) 646-8861 GUAM