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Articles tagged “japan”

Tourism

Chinese Group Tours Return to Japan But Lavish Spending Is Unlikely

While Japanese authorities are undoubtedly thrilled Beijing lifted its pandemic-era restrictions on group trips to Japan, the increasing desire among Chinese consumers to save money means the country won't likely get the economic boost it's hoping for.

Rocky Swift and Maki Shiraki, Reuters | 8 months ago

Chinese Group Tours Return to Japan But Lavish Spending Is Unlikely

Daily Lodging Report

Foreign Investment to Japan’s Hotels Top $2 Billion This Year to Date

Foreign investors like Goldman Sachs, KKR, and Blackstone have invested $2 billion in Japanese hotel deals this year, driven by a hotel business rebound and favorable exchange rates.

8 months ago

News Blog

IDEAS: Deer Train Transports Visitors to the Famous Deer of Nara, Japan

Roaming the vast Nara Park grounds in the city of Nara, Japan are sacred wild deer, who approach visitors and eat out of their hands as if in a storybook. Now, the transportation to see these deer is equally enchanting. The recently unveiled Narashika Train, or Deer Train, operated by Kintetsu Railways runs between Kobe…

Jane Alexander | 8 months ago

Tourism

China Resumes Outbound Group Trips to U.S., UK, Japan

How long will we have to wait before China's outbound tourism sentiment is revived completely?

Casey Hall and Joyce Lee, Reuters | 9 months ago

China Resumes Outbound Group Trips to U.S., UK, Japan

Daily Lodging Report

Japan’s Inbound Tourism Surges Thanks to Gulf Countries

Japan National Tourism Organization announced the resurgence of inbound tourism to Japan, with the Gulf Cooperation Council countries leading the way.

9 months ago

Travel Technology

Japan Tests Automated Translation System at Tourist Hot Spot

Of course there are already apps for this, but humans + tech are always better in a new place, especially when you haven't swapped out your SIM card yet.

Rocky Swift and Tom Bateman, Reuters | 9 months ago

Japan Tests Automated Translation System at Tourist Hot Spot

Tourism

Japan’s Monthly Arrivals Surpass 2 Million Mark Despite Record Heat Wave

After easing remaining Covid restrictions, Japan's record inbound tourists in a month is testament to just how much the world missed this country.

Rocky Swift and Tetsushi Kajimoto, Reuters | 9 months ago

Japan’s Monthly Arrivals Surpass 2 Million Mark Despite Record Heat Wave

Tourism

Singapore Has the Best Passport for Global Travelers

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at global passport power, United’s Asian play, and Thailand’s Middle Eastern ambitions.

Rashaad Jorden | 9 months ago

Singapore Has the Best Passport for Global Travelers

Tourism

U.S. Tourism Groups Head to Japan for First Time in Years as Rebound Lags

Even though restrictions have been lifted, Japanese tourists seem more interested in traveling at home than abroad. This is a problem for the U.S. travel industry.

Dawit Habtemariam | 10 months ago

U.S. Tourism Groups Head to Japan for First Time in Years as Rebound Lags

Hotels

U.S. and Canada Notch Improved Hotel Performances

The U.S. and Canada's hotel industries each made significant progress in their recoveries from the pandemic. We also feature other major news in hotel deals and development across the world.

Rashaad Jorden | 10 months ago

U.S. and Canada Notch Improved Hotel Performances