Articles tagged “japan”

Tourism

Japan’s 35 Million Tourist Bonanza in 2024: Great for Business, Not So Much for Overtourism

The weak yen has definitely boosted Japan's tourism industry, but as the country rides this wave of visitors, it’s going to be a tightrope walk — balancing the economic gains with the realities of overtourism.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 20 hours ago

Japan’s 35 Million Tourist Bonanza in 2024: Great for Business, Not So Much for Overtourism

Podcasts

Oneworld’s New CEO, Mount Fuji’s New Fee and Indian Wedding Spending

Today's podcast looks at the outlook of oneworld alliance, Japan's new trail limits, and the scale of Indian wedding spending.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 weeks ago

Oneworld’s New CEO, Mount Fuji’s New Fee and Indian Wedding Spending

Tourism

Japan’s Mount Fuji Caps Visitors and Adds Fees on Overcrowded Trail to Summit

Japan's most iconic peak is scaling new heights in tourism management. A new entry fee may be modest, but a daily cap on visitors should reduce overtourism on peak days.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 weeks ago

Japan’s Mount Fuji Caps Visitors and Adds Fees on Overcrowded Trail to Summit

Tourism

Ask Skift: How Does a Tourism Bump Impact Inflation?

Several destinations have experienced a tourism boom in recent years, but has a surge in visitors contributed to inflation?

Rashaad Jorden | 4 weeks ago

Ask Skift: How Does a Tourism Bump Impact Inflation?

Tourism

One Price for Locals … 6x for Tourists? When Foreigners Pay More

The two-tier pricing debate enters its Japanese edition with businesses trying to strike a balance between catering to loyal local customers while staying true to Omotenashi (Japanese hospitality).

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 month ago

One Price for Locals … 6x for Tourists? When Foreigners Pay More

Daily Lodging Report

Japan’s RevPAR Impresses Despite Yen Depreciation

Japan’s hotel business has seen impressive RevPAR growth over the past 15 months due to a late post-pandemic reopening, high inflation, international demand, and a depreciating yen – all despite minimal return of Chinese travelers.

2 months ago

Tourism

Longer Trips in Cheaper Destinations — And Why Albania Is Getting So Popular

Travelers are still booking flights despite inflation. Where some of those flights are headed may be different, though.

Elizabeth Casolo | 2 months ago

Longer Trips in Cheaper Destinations — And Why Albania Is Getting So Popular

Daily Lodging Report

KKR and Marriott Do 14-Hotel Deal in Japan

KKR and Marriott International announced their entry into Japan's midscale hospitality market, with the conversion of 14 acquired Unizo hotels into Four Points Express by Sheraton.

3 months ago

Tourism

Skift Travel Health Index Shows Softening Trend

The Travel Health Index in March 2024 shows an overall softening trend compared to the previous month, with the index dropping by 4 points. However, some countries continue to show robust growth, with China, Japan, and Hong Kong out front with double-digit gains.

Saniya Zanpure | 3 months ago

Skift Travel Health Index Shows Softening Trend

Daily Lodging Report

Marriott Rebrands 7 HMI Hotels in Japan

Marriott International and HMI Hotel Group are rebranding seven HMI properties across five major Japanese cities to align with global hospitality trends.

3 months ago