While most DMOs have resisted rushing to highlight that cannabis is now legal to consume in their destinations, I'm pretty sure most are thrilled that they have another asset with which to compete against those States that have yet to legalize their weed.
Not Guam. Its DMO has come out hard and strong against the legalization of Mary Jane. According to their research, the island stands to lose $579 million in tourism spending if the consumption of marijuana is allowed. They forecast over 6500 jobs forfeited.
Their rationale? They see Guam as a family destination and their primary target markets (Japan, Taiwan and Korea) are not nearly as ready to embrace legalization as their American counterparts. Indeed, the Guam VCB believes it will lose 100% of all school trips and at least 50% of Silver Tourists from those countries.
Just goes to show how different each destination is. But, legal weed and "Operation Christmas Drop?"
You still have me.
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