Articles tagged “tokyo”

Tourism

Japan to Ban Foreign Spectators From Tokyo Olympics

An official announcement may still be weeks away, but a ban on foreign visitors is likely. The move would undermine more than a dozen years of Japanese effort to boost its international tourism. But the decision would be a sensible one under the circumstances.

David Dolan and Chris Gallagher, Reuters | 3 years ago

Tourism

Japan Weighs Ban on Overseas Spectators for Tokyo Olympics

The Olympics games are set to begin in less than five months, but the spread of new coronavirus variants worldwide is worrying organizers. A ban would disappoint hundreds of thousands of expected spectators, but might be a good public health decision.

Chang-Ran Kim and Chris Gallagher, Reuters | 3 years ago

Business Travel

Will New Business Class Fares Woo Back Corp Travelers?

After Emirates, now low-cost carrier Zipair is offering a "basic" business-class product. The concept sounds great, but convincing company travel buyers could be a challenge.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

Business Travel

Japan’s Hoshino Resorts Will Shift Its Marketing to Woo Domestic Travelers

The Tokyo-based, 100-year old hospitality company, Hoshino Resorts, used to focus on international luxury travelers. But, as Japan essentially closes to foreign travel for months to come, the privately held company has pivoted to wooing domestic tourists.

Junko Fujita and Ritsuko Shimizu, Reuters | 4 years ago

Tourism

Kyoto Asks Tourists to Stay Away as Coronavirus Threatens Japan Economy

It wasn't too long ago that Japan was still portraying itself as a picture of normality. Now, the shelving of Tokyo Olympics and an escalating crisis will likely undo the recent gains made for Japan tourism.

Elaine Lies and Linda Sieg, Reuters | 4 years ago

EventMB

What the Olympics Postponement Means for the Events Industry

4 years ago

Tourism

Tokyo Olympics to Be Postponed, a First in 124-Year History of the Modern Games

It's understandable that Japan's prime minister was reluctant to do it, but the postponement of the 2020 Games felt inevitable. Now, it's official.

Karolos Grohmann, Reuters | 4 years ago

Online Travel

Airbnb Signs 9-Year Sponsorship Deal With Olympics Ahead of Tokyo Games

That Airbnb chose the Olympic Games for its first-ever global sponsorship deal makes sense — the event both aligns with the brand's ethos and will be a boon for its bottom line as it aims to go public in 2020.

Rosie Spinks, Skift | 4 years ago

Skift Originals

Japan’s Naoshima Island: A Portrait of Possibility for Art Tourism

Ever since Naoshima, Japan, became home to a number of contemporary art museums, sculptures, and installations, the island's identity as an "art island" has become intertwined with its history and culture. Naoshima now represents a way for other destinations to think about how tourism, and art tourism specifically, can be used to revitalize communities while preserving tradition and demonstrating respect to heritage.

Rebecca Stone, Skift | 5 years ago

Tourism

Tokyo, the Park Hyatt and the Art of the Hotel Arrival

It is a delight to witness a hotel arrival that hums with quiet efficiency and professionalism.

Colin Nagy, Skift | 8 years ago