Japan
Tokyo to hold London agent marketplace on 1 Feb
The reopening of Japan last month has been big news. In response, and to support agents maximise bookings, Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) will host a Tokyo City Promotion at Royal Lancaster London on Wednesday 1 February 2023.
Free rail pass and travel products in Tohoku, Japan with Klook
Free rail pass and travel products for independent travellers now on sale on "Klook" special page to enjoy Tohoku area, popular destination for repeat visitors to Japan.
Japan remains top destination for Thai travellers
Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, today revealed Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom make up the top five most desired international destinations for Thai travellers, according to a Thailand’s Travel Intentions Study 2023 – Outbound Edition (“the Study”).
Turkish nationals will need a Transit Schengen visa to cross Netherlands as of 1 Dec
The majority of Turkish nationals who need to transit through the Netherlands’ Amsterdam Airport Schiphol en route to their destination country that is outside the European Union and Schengen Area will need to obtain a Transit Schengen visa beforehand, starting from 1 December this year.
Health and Safety top concern for Asia Pacific Corporate Travellers
SAP Concur released new research that finds APAC corporate travellers are concerned about the continuing health and safety threats from COVID-19, even as they retain high interest in travelling and seek steps to ensure greener travel.
‘People and Planet’ the focus at UNWTO Gastronomy Tourism Forum in Japan from 12-15 Dec
The growing importance of gastronomy tourism as a driver of inclusive development will be celebrated in the Japanese city of Nara next month.
AirAsia X takes flight to Tokyo Haneda
AirAsia X (AAX) today resumed its flight to Tokyo (Haneda) following the full reopening of the country’s border for international tourism.
THAI celebrates Fukuoka operations resumption
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) held the celebration on Bangkok-Fukuoka roundtrip flights resumption.
Accor signs first Mercure hotel in Cambodia
Accor has signed its first Mercure property in Cambodia in the country’s capital, Phnom Penh. The 200-room Mercure Phnom Penh Beung Keng Kong 1 is set to open in 2027, joining the Group’s pipeline of four hotels across the country.
MyStays Hotel Management partners with Sabre
Sabre Corporation announced a new alliance with MyStays Hotel Management. The agreement will enable the Tokyo-headquartered hotel chain to grow its global reach, including putting its offers in front of increasing numbers of international and corporate guests.
Accor signs new dual-branded Mercure & ibis hotel in Bangkok
Accor has signed a management agreement for a new dual-branded hotel in Thailand’s capital.
Air New Zealand sees huge surge in interest for Japan
Air New Zealand has seen a huge surge in interest to travel to Japan as the country rolls out the welcome mat to tourists.
APAC and European rush for Japan: Trip.com
Trip.com data reveals an enormous booking spike and high search volumes to Japan as the destination ends travel restrictions.
Alipay+ partners with over 1 million merchants in Japan
As Japan reopens to mass tourism, Universal Studios Japan is the latest partner of Alipay+ for easy connectivity of various mobile payment methods and marketing solutions.
Japan foodservice sector to benefit: GlobalData
The reopening of borders and a weakening yen are expected to make the country an attractive travel destination. Against this backdrop, the Japanese foodservice sector to benefit from a revival in tourist arrivals, says GlobalData, a data and analytics company.
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