[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 68 (Thursday, May 26, 1994)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [Congressional Record: May 26, 1994] From the Congressional Record Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK ______ HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD of guam in the house of representatives Thursday, May 26, 1994 Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, National Tourism Week was designed to highlight tourism's contribution to the American economy. It is important to note, however, that the American economy is not confined to the 50 States but also includes the territories of the United States. In any discussion of the role of tourism on the Nation's economy, the territories are of vital importance. My island home, the territory of Guam, for example, has a tourism industry which boasts an annual revenue of over $1 billion and this year's visitor arrivals are expected to approach 1 million. The vast majority of our tourists are from Japan, but recently the Guam Visitor's Bureau has begun to target other Asian countries--most notably Korea and Taiwan--so that others may share in the splendor of our Pacific paradise. This billion-dollar economy represents a significant contribution to redressing the balance of payments problems the United States has with Japan. Guam's contribution in this regard should not go unnoticed. Sir Yu'os Ma'ase to all those in Guam's travel industry who show our visitors the warmth and hospitality of our beautiful island. It is only because of the efforts of those in the industry that we are able to celebrate the positive impact of tourism on the economy of Guam and the Nation. ____________________