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Marriott International and HMI Hotel Group are rebranding seven HMI properties across five major Japanese cities to align with global hospitality trends.
2 days ago
Tourism
The depreciation of the Japanese yen against major currencies, particularly the U.S. dollar, has played a pivotal role in driving unprecedented levels of tourist arrivals to Japan.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 days ago
Japan’s hotel industry experienced significant growth in 2023, achieving top global tourist destination status, with a rebound in foreign visits and high investment despite not reaching 2019 levels.
3 days ago
Airlines
In 2023, air travel got pretty close to pre-pandemic levels. This thrust Tokyo Haneda and Seoul’s Incheon Airport back into the spotlight.
Elizabeth Casolo | 4 days ago
Online Travel
Today's podcast looks at metasearch and changing consumer habits, United’s next Boeing issue, and an Ohtani tourism boost.
Rashaad Jorden | 3 weeks ago
Shohei Ohtani joining the Los Angeles Dodgers has made him an even bigger star in the eyes of Japanese baseball fans eager to see him play in person, provided a gambling scandal doesn't sideline the two-time MVP.
Tour Operators
Tour operators are managing cherry blossom tourism as Japan experiences a tourism boom.
Dawit Habtemariam | 4 weeks ago
Hotels
Yoshiharu Hoshino, the CEO of Hoshino Resorts, is one of the world's most remarkable hotel executives. He's built a group of brands now intimately associated with Japan's tourism development and distinctive approach to hospitality.
Sean O'Neill | 1 month ago
Booking.com is going big with a Super Bowl ad in 2024. Expedia Group is going global with Netflix. Different strokes for different folks.
Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago
Any celebration in Seoul will likely be muted, as airline chiefs know the biggest regulatory challenges are yet to come.
Gordon Smith | 3 months ago
