Japan
Minor International partners with Royal Holdings to enter Japan’s luxury and lifestyle hotel market
Minor International Public Company Limited (MINT), the parent company of Minor Hotels, and Royal Holdings Co., Ltd. (Royal), a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed hotel and restaurant operator, announce a strategic partnership.
Accor shows a different side of Japan with Grand Mercure and Mercure Hotels
For those seeking more than Japan’s well-trodden tourist paths, Accor invites travellers to uncover the authentic charm of the country’s lesser-known destinations through enriching stays at Grand Mercure and Mercure hotels.
Tokyo Tourism Connection hosts virtual tour of Tokyo for global travel professionals
The Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau offers a limited-time online event in February 2025 hosted through its digital business matching platform Tokyo Tourism Connection.
Japan reports 36.87 million arrivals for 2024
Japan reported an all-time high in terms of foreign tourist arrivals for 2024, register 36.87 million travellers in the past year.
Patina Osaka opens with 221 keys in Japan
As Japan prepares to welcome the world at World Expo Kansai 2025, the first urban hotel under Patina Hotels & Resorts, Patina Osaka, invites the curious and conscious to be the first to experience the hotel with Patina Imprints – its opening offer which includes an exclusive welcome gift and an Experience Privilege valued up to JPY20,000.
JCB and Taiwan Rakuten Card introduce the JCB Panda Card
JCB International Co Ltd officially launched the new JCB Panda Card in collaboration with Taiwan Rakuten Card today, 15th January.
Karuizawa to show travellers a different side of Japan at JAPAN EXPO Thailand 2025
As Japan works to promote its diverse regions, the highland province of Karuizawa takes its spot centre stage at JAPAN EXPO Thailand 2025 from 7th to 9th February at CentralWorld Bangkok.
Third International Wellness Tourism Expo to focus on evolving trends in the sector
With global wellness tourism set onto a transformative path shaped by unique and evolving demands, the upcoming third International Wellness Tourism Expo (iWT) casts the spotlight on the changing preferences of today’s travellers.
Cebu Pacific secures sustainability-linked loan to purchase A321NEO aircraft
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific formally closed a sustainability-linked Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO) for its new Airbus A321NEO, marking its first-ever sustainable aircraft financing.
Elite Havens offers extensive options to make 2025 your year of travel
Luxury villa rental and management provider Elite Havens offers travellers the opportunity to save as they satisfy their wanderlust in 2025.
Singapore still on top in updated Henley Passport Index
The latest update to the Henley Passport Index shows that Singapore reclaimed its crown as the most powerful passport in the world with visa-free access to 195 out of 227 destinations worldwide.
Hotel Okura and Asset World Corporation team up for two new hotels in Thailand
Japanese global hotel operator Hotel Okura Co, Ltd announced the conclusion of a new management agreement with Asset World Corporation (AWC), Thailand's leading integrated lifestyle real estate group.
Japan National Tourism Organisation encourages foreigners to visit other parts of the country
The Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) is urging foreign tourists to consider less popular destinations within the country rather than focus on Tokyo and Kyoto.
Japan lowers travel advisory for Mindanao in the southern Philippines
Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs deescalated travel advisories in some parts of Mindanao in the southern Philippines last month, affirming that the region is safe for tourists.
Japan and South Korea to ease visa policies for Chinese tourists
Japan and South Korea announced that they will modify their respective visa policies for the growing number of Chinese tourists
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