Articles tagged “japan”

IHG CEO Elie Maalouf sees rich potential in many fragmented hotel markets, such as Europe and Japan, where independent hoteliers face mounting pressures from digital transformation.

On today’s podcast we discuss hotel CEOs and their business-first embrace of diversity, the ongoing airline crash investigation in Washington, D.C., and an Indian tourist boom in Japan.

Japan has successfully moved from a bucket-list destination to a much more realistic getaway for Indian travelers. What would it take for India to crack Japan’s top five source markets? A little visa-free magic, perhaps?

While no two markets are the same, fears of a global slowdown in airline capacity growth were unfounded in 2024. These new figures set up 2025 to be another year of robust network expansion.

KKday’s latest funding is more than just a financial boost — it is a testament to the growing power of the experiences sector, which is transforming how travelers engage with and enjoy destinations.

Adoption of travel experiences is increasing in India. With the journey starting at airports, lounges are an unmissable experience for Indian travelers.

Yes, overtourism is a real issue in Japan! But whether the new entry fee will actually help with overcrowding depends on how it’s rolled out and how people react. Will climbers see it as a necessary step for preserving the mountain, or will it stir up backlash against overtourism policies?

China’s visa-waiver list has a clear message: it’s rolling out the welcome mat for high-spending, long-staying European travelers. It's a smart move to capture more of Europe’s thriving outbound tourism market to give China’s tourism sector a fresh boost.

Everyone knows that flying between Europe and Japan takes longer than it used to, but the environmental impact can feel less defined. This fascinating new data quantifies the extra CO2 for re-routed flights.

Solo travel is emerging as a significant trend, driving demand during shoulder seasons.