Japan
JCB and Kobe Tourism Bureau to develop Indonesia-centric tourism promotion strategies
JCB Co Ltd formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kobe Tourism Bureau to promote inbound tourism to Japan from Indonesia.
ANA supports development of a safer way to store electronics in flight
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and two other Japanese companies jointly developed a fire-resistant bag that can be used to safely store personal electronic devices during flights.
SkyDrive and JTB enter agreement to explore eVTOL tourism services
Japanese eVTOL manufacturer SkyDrive Inc recently signed an agreement with travel solutions provider JTB Corporation.
Club Med to launch Zico 10 Camp in Asia
Club Med announced that it is bringing the highly anticipated Zico 10 Camp football activity to Asia in the summer of 2025.
Capella Hotel Group reveals expansion plans for 2025
Capella Hotel Group announced its strategic expansion plans for 2025, anchored by partnerships with celebrated architects and designers who share the group's vision of bridging heritage with contemporary luxury.
KKday raises US$70 million for global expansion
Innovative online travel platform KKday announced that it has raised about $70 million in funding, marking a significant milestone in the company's global expansion strategy.
New study shows Japanese locals keenly feel impact of overtourism
Japanese research organisation Jalan Research Center recently conducted a study on the impact of overtourism in the country.
Traveloka announces deals for the last double-day of 2024
Southeast Asian online travel platform Traveloka invites travellers to unlock their dream holiday as 2024 draws to a close with the Traveloka 12.12 Last Double Day Deal.
Japan Airlines and NEC Corporation hold trial for new baggage counting solution
Japan Airlines Co Ltd (JAL) and the NEC Corporation (NEC) recently conducted a joint trial of the upcoming NEC Baggage Counting Solution.
China’s visa-free policy seen as olive branch to Japan
Chinese authorities announced on Friday, 22nd November, the expansion of China’s roster of countries allowed visa-free entry.
IndiGo codeshares with Japan Airlines
This strategic partnership will enable JAL to expand its connectivity to India initially, while offering IndiGo customers more travel options on JAL’s extensive domestic and international network in later phases.
Windstar Cruises’ new Star Seeker yacht touches water for the first time
Windstar Cruises floated out its newest vessel, the Star Seeker, on Monday, 25th November, at the WestSEA Shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.
Japan Tourism Board Foundation reports that many foreign tourists experienced overtourism in Japan
A recent report shows how a growing number of foreign travellers to Japan have experienced or are now experiencing the impact of overtourism in the country.
Japan’s Aomori Prefecture collaborates with Michelin-starred Arbor to promote its regional cuisine
Japan’s Aomori Prefecture, via Aomori Crafts, begins its gastronomic collaboration with Michelin-starred restaurant Arbor today, 22nd November.
Agoda: Asian travellers flock to the United States for Thanksgiving 2024
Digital travel platform Agoda reports that many Asian travellers are eyeing a trip to the United States for Thanksgiving this year.
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