Yap State will proudly be hosting the 4th Annual Micronesia Expo from July 21–26, 2025. This year marks a significant milestone, as Yap becomes the final of the four (4) sister states of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) to host the event.  Over the past three years successful Expos have been held in Pohnpei, Kosrae, and Chuuk.

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As part of its commitment to historical preservation and cultural exchange, the Yap Visitors Bureau (YVB) recently collaborated with the Japanese Navy and US Navy SeaBees on a significant cleanup and restoration initiative at key World War II heritage sites. This initiative started back in July when the Seabees based in Yap gave the sites around Colonia and at the old airstrip a major facelift. 

(November 6, 2024 – Yap Visitors Bureau, Yap, FSM): The 17th annual MantaFest, hosted by the Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, has once again captivated underwater photographers, divers, and ocean enthusiasts from around the world. The event saw several returning participants, a testament to MantaFest’s enduring appeal as one of the Pacific’s premier dive photography events.