HAGATNA, Guam (AP) Guam tourism officials say Russian tourists spend more and stay longer than visitors from elsewhere when traveling to the unincorporated U.S. territory.
The Guam Visitors Bureau found tourists from Russia reported different habits in exit interview surveys compared with tourists from other places, the Pacific Daily News reported Monday (http://bit.ly/18x9xUm ).
The agency says tourists from Japan, Taiwan, South Korea and Hong Kong typically stay about three or four days, but Russian travelers stay more than 13 days on average.
Visitors Bureau General Manager Karl Pangelinan said Russian tourists want to take advantage of Guam's warm weather.
"They take full advantage of long holiday periods and maximize their time abroad, especially during their harsh winter season," Pangelinan said.