The Grey Papers – GVB On Tourism

What are the government agencies saying about the buildup? What did the DEIS say about the buildup?  Read The Grey Papers. Short. Straight. In Their Own Words. compiled by We Are Guåhan

This Issue: GUAM VISITOR’S BUREAU

Download: The Grey Paper – GVB on Tourism here.

Summary:

• GVB predicts that the militarization of Guam will reduce the number of tourists by 10%, or about 80,000 visitors.  This equates to an approximate economic loss of $118.
• Restricted access to cultural landmarks and or the closure of ocean-based tourist sites could lead to a $4.8 million loss to the economy.
• Tourism revenues are expected to shrink from $1.2 billion to $800 million, with the current exclusion of Chinese and Russian tourists limiting GVB’s ability to expand into new markets.

Quote: “. . . worsens an already under performing ‘service culture,’ drives up wages and exacerbates the downward spiral of fewer employees assigned to provide good customer service.”

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