Tag: Japan
Agoda, GSTC expand Sustainable Tourism Academy with Japanese, Korean language support
Agoda and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) have added full Japanese and Korean language support to the Sustainable Tourism Academy, marking the platform's...
Celebrate Japan’s summer festivals with BWH Hotels
Japan's summer festival season offers travellers the chance to experience traditional celebrations across the country, with BWH Hotels highlighting stays close to many of...
IHG scales up in Japan
As Japan’s inbound growth continues apace, Abhijay Sandilya, managing director of Japan & Micronesia at IHG Hotels & Resorts and CEO of IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan, discusses how the brand aims to capture a greater share of the market with new builds, conversions and partnerships, while localising to embrace the large domestic market
Noto Peninsula tourism rebuild gathers pace
Facilities in Ishikawa Prefecture’s Noto Peninsula that were devastated by a 7.6 magnitude earthquake in January 2024 are gradually reopening to visitors.
In Nanao, a...
Omio lands US$10 million backing for Asia growth
Omio has secured a US$10 million strategic investment from Granite-Integral to support its expansion in Japan and strengthen its presence across South-east Asia.
The funding...
Fairmont to debut luxury resort in Niseko in 2028
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts will expand its presence in Japan with the opening of Fairmont Niseko, a 165-room luxury resort scheduled to welcome guests...
Japan sees apartment hotel boom as travellers stay longer
Japan's apartment hotel sector is expanding as developers respond to growing demand from large families, groups and long-stay visitors seeking shared social spaces, kitchens...
Palace Hotel Tokyo pairs luxury stay with Japan fashion tours
Palace Hotel Tokyo has launched Couture Tokyo: The Art of Japanese Fashion, a new package that combines a luxury stay with curated fashion experiences...
Indonesia and Japan seal first bilateral tourism agreement
Indonesia and Japan have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on tourism on March 30, marking the first formal bilateral framework in tourism between...
Mimaru to open two apartment-style hotels in Osaka in 2026
Mimaru, an apartment-style hotel brand operated by Cosmos Hotel Management, will expand its presence in Osaka with two new properties scheduled to open in...
