Japan
Tobu Railway Group reopens Kōtoku Farm attraction
Japan’s Tobu Railway Group announced the recent reopening of the Kōtoku Farm at the Nikko International Eco-Resort after a five-year refurbishment.
UK’s Pacific Asia Travel Association cites six UNESCO-endorsed reasons to sell Asian destinations
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) in the UK and Ireland gives travel agents six new reasons to pitch Asian destinations to would-be-travellers, all of which are UNESCO-certified.
UNESCO adds locations in Japan and French Polynesia to roster of World Heritage Sites
UNESCO expanded its roster of World Heritage Sites with 24 new locations named at the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee meeting in New Delhi.
France witnessed an ‘Olympic Travel Surge’: Sabre
Sabre Corporation has revealed that the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris spurred a significant global travel surge. New York claimed the gold medal for sending the most travellers to France during the Games, while Tokyo secured the silver.
Tokyu Resorts & Stays set to expand foreign workforce
Tokyu Resorts & Stays plans to hire more foreign-born staff, expanding its current complement from 120 to around 580 individuals within the current decade.
Japan promotes Expo 2025 in Singapore and Bangkok
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka heads to Singapore and Bangkok to promote the upcoming event.
VFS Global introduces ‘Japan Visa Services’ for UAE residents
VFS Global, in association with the Embassy of Japan in the UAE and Consulate-General of Japan in Dubai, has opened Japan Visa Application Centres in Abu Dhabi and Dubai on 1 August 2024.
Tourism Authority of Thailand and Japan’s Union of Kansai Governments sign letter of intent for two-way tourism
The Tourism Authority of Thaland (TAT) and Japan’s Union of Kansai Governments (UKG) formally signed a letter of intent (LOI) in the name of two-way tourism between the nations.
AirAsia introduces Manila-Nagoya flights in October
AirAsia Philippines announced the expansion of its network in Japan via a new Manila to Nagoya route which takes off beginning 29 October.
Courtyard by Marriott opens new location in Sapporo
Courtyard by Marriott recently opened its eighth hotel in Japan in the heart of Hokkaido, the country’s northernmost island.
Pan Pacific Hotels set for Kyoto debut
Pan Pacific Hotels Group expands its presence in Japan through the Hotel Higashiyama Kyoto Tokyu, a strategic partnership with Tokyu Hotels.
Oceania Cruises explores the hidden gems of East Asia
Come next year, Oceania Cruises offers travellers an extensive collection of voyages across East Asia that boast destination-rich adventures throughout the region.
Japan reports over 50 percent increase in foreign arrivals
The semestral Japan Travel Statistics report showed a 51.2 percent year-on-year increase in foreign arrivals to the country for the period spanning January to June 2024.
Hong Kong Sake Festival returns for 2024 run
The event gives rice spirit aficionados a unique opportunity to sample more than 500 types of sake and shochu representing more than 150 breweries from 43 prefectures submitted to this year’s Oriental Sake Awards.
Agoda notes increased interest in Asia for Paris stays
Travel platform Agoda noted a 43 percent increase in searches for stays in Paris as the City of Lights gears up for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
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