HANMI Asks King-Hinds to Push for Expedited EAD Processing as Sinlaku Recovery Strains Workforce
SAIPAN — The Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands is asking Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds to press federal agencies for faster Employment Authorization Document processing, warning that delays could sideline up to 10 percent of the CNMI workforce as the islands recover from Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
HANMI reports 43% hotel occupancy in February, up from year-ago levels
SAIPAN — The Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands reported an average hotel occupancy rate of 42.91% among 10 member hotels in February 2026, up from 38.18% in February 2025.
HANMI Reports 41% Hotel Occupancy in January as Industry Warns Tourism Recovery Still Fragile
SAIPAN — The Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands reported an average hotel occupancy rate of 41.02% among 10 member hotels in January 2026, up from 37.05% in January 2025.
HANMI warns Korea–Saipan flights may be suspended after March 28, calls for urgent federal help to protect tourism
SAIPAN — The Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands (HANMI) said Tuesday it is “deeply concerned” about the potential suspension of Korea–Saipan air service beginning March 29, warning the CNMI could lose its last direct air links to South Korea, its largest visitor market.
HANMI urges stakeholder input on visa waiver debate, says senators’ data outdated
SAIPAN — The Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands is urging federal policymakers to engage directly with CNMI stakeholders before making any changes to the Commonwealth’s visa waiver framework, pushing back on a Jan. 15, 2026 letter from three U.S. senators calling on federal agencies to revoke the CNMI’s EVS-TAP travel authorization for PRC nationals.
Izumi: Grandvrio to operate through March, then close temporarily in April for renovations
SAIPAN — Grandvrio Resort Saipan plans to continue operating through the end of March 2026 ahead of its temporary closure starting in April, and says the shutdown will be used to carry out facility renovations focused on water, drainage, and electrical systems.
Governor’s Office expresses concern over Grandvrio temporary closure, cites lowest occupancy since 1992
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.
HANMI Chairman Dennis Seo responds to Grandvrio notice of temporary closure and membership withdrawal
SAIPAN — The Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands acknowledged receipt of Grandvrio Resort Saipan’s notice regarding a temporary closure starting April 2026 and the resort’s withdrawal of HANMI membership as of December 2025, HANMI Chairman Dennis Seo said in a statement provided to NMI News Service.
BREAKING NEWS: Grandvrio Resort Saipan to temporarily close starting April 2026; withdraws from HANMI
SAIPAN — Grandvrio Resort Saipan has notified the Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands (HANMI-Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands) that it plans to temporarily close starting April 2026, citing “extremely challenging business conditions” tied to a significant decline in tourist arrivals after the reduction and suspension of direct flights to Saipan.
HANMI: Saipan hotel occupancy falls to 14.9% in September, lowest since 1992
Rates slip to $113.69 as Korea–Guam seat supply and exchange rates pressure arrivals
SAIPAN – The Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands said average occupancy fell to 14.87% in September 2025, down from 43.02% a year earlier and the lowest since 1992 (excluding the peak pandemic). Hotels sold 9,203 of 64,905 room nights; the average rate was $113.69 (Sept. 2024: $130.88).