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Fukuoka unveiled: Heritage meets modern luxury and creativity in this Japanese city
A vibrant cosmopolitan city where tradition and modernity converge, Fukuoka comes with a rich past, having long been a center of exchange with mainland Asia.
International Visitor Arrivals to Singapore increased by 21% vis-à-vis 2023 to16.5 million
Singapore’s tourism sector posted a strong performance in 2024, with Tourism Receipts (TR) likely to reach the upper bound of STB’s 2024 forecast, setting a new record in tourism spend.
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.
Hong Kong Airlines to fly direct to Sendai, Japan from18 December 2024
Operating three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, the new Sendai service offers convenient access to the heart of Tohoku region.
India allows VoA for nations of Japan, South Korea & UAE
In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that the Visa-on-Arrival facility would now be available for nationals of Japan, South Korea, UAE.
VFS Global introduces ‘Japan Visa Services’ for UAE residents
VFS Global, in association with the Embassy of Japan in the UAE and Consulate-General of Japan in Dubai, has opened Japan Visa Application Centres in Abu Dhabi and Dubai on 1 August 2024.
Japan reports over 50 percent increase in foreign arrivals
The semestral Japan Travel Statistics report showed a 51.2 percent year-on-year increase in foreign arrivals to the country for the period spanning January to June 2024.
Palace Hotel Tokyo receives three Michelin Keys
Palace Hotel Tokyo gets three Michelin Keys for delivering a truly extraordinary stay experience to its guests.
Soho House to open its first house in Japan
Soho House, the global membership club for creative people, has announced plans to open its first House in Japan in 2026.
ANA and AirJapan expand travel options with new mileage redemption program
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan's largest and 5-Star airline for 11 consecutive years, is partnering with AirJapan, ANA Holdings brand for medium-haul international routes, to launch a new program allowing passengers to redeem ANA miles for AirJapan flight vouchers.
Tourist expenditures blossom by 50 percent in Japan as Sakura blooms
As the captivating beauty of Japan's Sakura (cherry blossom) season comes to an end this year, Visa, a global leader in payments, revealed data demonstrating the vast impact of the Sakura bloom on Japan’s economy.
Hotel Management Japan signs agreement with Sabre Hospitality to enhance global reach
Sabre Corporation announced a new agreement with Hotel Management Japan, a prominent hotel operator that oversees some of Japan’s most renowned hotels
Online booking for Mount Fuji climb to open on May 20
Visitors who plan to climb Mount Fuji will be able to book their places online from May 20 and make an advance payment of the mandatory ¥2,000 ($13) climbing fee.
Come Back Capitals: The destinations travellers most want to revisit, revealed in new study
A new study by Travel Insurance specialists InsureandGo reveals which countries, cities and tourist attractions travellers most want to return to.
Seabourn plans special entertainment and activities to commemorate Seabourn Odyssey’s Farewell Voyage
Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, invites guests to experience the iconic Seabourn Odyssey one last time during its 22-day Farewell Voyage, departing September 2, 2024, from Seattle, Wash., to Yokohama, Japan.
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