TAMUNING, Guam — SKÅL International Guam has awarded its SKÅL Guam Scholarship to Warline Sanchez, a Dusit Club Officer at Dusit Beach Resort Guam and a student pursuing a degree in Tourism and Travel Management at Guam Community College.

The $1,000 scholarship recognizes Sanchez’s commitment to professional excellence, continued education, and her potential as one of Guam’s future tourism leaders.

“SKÅL believes that investing in education is one of the best ways to strengthen Guam’s visitor industry,” said Ernie Galito, President of SKÅL International Guam. “Warline has demonstrated a strong commitment to guest service while pursuing higher education, and we are proud to support her professional journey.”

Since joining Dusit Beach Resort Guam in March 2025, Sanchez has earned recognition for her professionalism and dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences. Her pursuit of higher education while building her hospitality career exemplifies the qualities SKÅL seeks to encourage through its scholarship program.

Warline’s award is part of SKÅL Guam’s expanding commitment to strengthening the island’s tourism workforce through education and professional development. During the past year, the club has also awarded scholarships to the following recipients:

2025 ~ 2026 SKÅL Guam Scholarship Recipients

Dusit Beach Resort Guam

• Warline Sanchez – Dusit Club Officer, pursuing a degree in Tourism and Travel Management at Guam Community College.

Dusit Thani Guam Resort

• Asshenti Borja – Commis Chef 2, pursuing a degree in Culinary Arts at Guam Community College.

Hilton Guam Resort & Spa

• Jones Nakamura – Front Desk Supervisor, pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration at the University of Guam.

Hotel Nikko Guam

• Maria Javelosa – Front desk associate, to complete the Managing Front Office Operations certificate program at Guam Community College.

• Aaron Guerrero – Front desk associate, to complete the Managing Front Office Operations certificate program at Guam Community College.

Since launching its expanded scholarship initiative, SKÅL Guam has awarded five scholarships to employees representing four of Guam’s premier hospitality employers, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to developing the island’s future tourism leaders through education and professional development.

“As the world’s largest organization of travel and tourism professionals, SKÅL is committed not only to promoting tourism, but also to investing in the people who make our industry successful,” Galito said. “By supporting education and career advancement, we are helping build the institutional capacity that will sustain Guam’s hospitality industry for generations to come.”

SKÅL International Guam congratulates Warline Sanchez on this well-deserved recognition and thanks its member hotels for their continued partnership in developing Guam’s next generation of hospitality professionals.