SAIPAN — The Office of the Governor said it is “profoundly concerned” about the temporary closure of Grandvrio Resort Saipan, scheduled for April 2026, calling it a sign of broader economic strain tied to a sustained decline in visitor arrivals.
In a statement, the Governor’s Office said the closure represents a major loss for Grandvrio employees and their families, and for the wider community the hotel has served, while thanking the resort’s management and staff for their contributions to the CNMI tourism sector. The statement cited data from the Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands (HANMI) indicating the lowest average occupancy rates since 1992, excluding the COVID-19 period, and said reductions and suspensions in direct air service have worsened an already difficult operating environment for the visitor industry.
The administration said it is pursuing opportunities to restore and expand air service and is working with industry partners, including HANMI and individual hotel operators, on strategies for stabilization and sustainable growth. The Governor’s Office said it remains optimistic the CNMI can innovate and diversify, and expressed confidence Grandvrio and other establishments will be able to reopen and thrive with collaboration and federal support.
