Finnair doubles-up in Tokyo
Finnair has announced it will be bringing new services to Tokyo this week with the launch of two new flights to the Japanese capital city's Haneda Airport.
Available to buy now, the extra…
Japan partners with Tom Daley to promote Tokyo Olympics
Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) celebrated their Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games campaign with the launch of an ongoing collaboration with British Olympic diver, Tom…
Nearby prefectures to benefit from Tokyo 2020 hotel shortage, tourism
Still a year to go before Tokyo 2020, but Japan is already anticipating hotel shortage to accommodate tourists and participants during the Summer Olympics. However, nearby regions could…
Japan heatwave sweeps nation, a major concern for Tokyo 2020
The first week of summer has proven to be deadly for Japan as a deadly heatwave has taken the lives of 11 people.
Hotel shortage looms as Tokyo Olympics draws closer
According to researchers and local officials, sports fans could be facing a hotel shortage as Tokyo 2020 approaches, despite construction efforts.
All for the game: ANA becomes supporting partner for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay
Japan’s airline All Nippon Airways (ANA), has signed an agreement with the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games to become a ‘Supporting Partner’ of the Tokyo…
Vietjet continues expanding network in Japan with new Tokyo route
To continually expand its flight network across Northeast Asia, Vietjet officially commenced operating a new route connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Tokyo (Narita).Speaking at the…
It doesn’t burn, it explodes: The company supplying eco-fuel to the Tokyo Olympics
Back in March, news that an Austrian eco-fuel provider had opened up a new power plant in the town of Nong Bua in Thailand landed on my desk. The story outlined how the company, Gussing…
Planning for Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Hoteliers’ guide to optimising big event revenue
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games offers hoteliers in Japan a unique opportunity to capitalise on increased demand and maximise revenue both over the short and long-term. The massive expected…
Sony debuts ride-hailing in Tokyo
Electronics giant Sony recently launched its own ride-hailing platform, S.Ride, in Tokyo rivalling JapanTaxi and LINE after the company committed to bring an Uber-like experience to Japan’s…
Registrations open for ABTA’s 2019 Travel Convention in Tokyo
Registration for The Travel Convention is now open, with this year’s event taking place in Tokyo, Japan from 7 to 9 October 2019. The Convention will be held at the Prince Hotels &…
Austrian Airlines boosts Vienna-Tokyo connection
Austrian Airlines has announced it will be updating the product in time for Spring 2019.
Accor targets opening “one hotel per day” with Pullman Tokyo launch
The number of APAC properties run by AccorHotels reached one thousand when the group announced the opening of Pullman Tokyo Tamachi in Japan today — putting the company on track for its…
Qatar Airways to treat Singapore and Tokyo to “the finest experience”
Qatar Airways has announced that the A350-1000, equipped with the airline’s luxury Qsuite, will be available on flights to and from Singapore’s Changi Airport.
2020 vision: IHG unveils Kimpton Tokyo Shinjuku
Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the new Kimpton Tokyo Shinjuku will be the “ultimate boutique hotel experience” when the new property launches in 2020.
NokScoot’s ‘Best Job in Thailand’ awards winners with trip to Tokyo
NokScoot will send ten winning travellers to explore Japan's most iconic destinations as part of its highly successful "Best Job in Thailand" campaign.
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication”: Okura Tokyo rebuilt and rebranded
Hotel Okura has unveils its new flagship Tokyo property.
LaSalle acquires hotel ibis near Tokyo Disneyland
Real estate investment group LaSalle announced that it has acquired ibis Styles Tokyo Bay.
Tokyo exhibits at the Arabian Travel Market for the first time
In an effort to encourage more visitors from the UAE and Gulf Countries to visit Japan's capital, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau exhibited at…
Bvlgari Hotels to open first hotel in Tokyo, Japan
Ready to debut its luxury brand, Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts signed an agreement with Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. to open the first Bvlgari Hotel in Tokyo, Japan.
ANA InterContinental Tokyo welcomes new club rooms
ANA InterContinental Tokyo has announced the upcoming launch of 59 brand new Club InterContinental Rooms on 1st November 2017
