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IHG Bets Big on Japan: Holiday Inn Express to Open in Sapporo’s Vibrant Susukino District
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced a significant expansion of its Japanese portfolio with the signing of the Holiday Inn Express Sapporo Susukino. Slated to open its doors in July 2026, this new addition marks the second Holiday Inn Expr... -
Japan to Launch New Safety App for Foreign Drivers Amid Rising Tourist Car Accidents
As Japan welcomes a record-breaking number of international visitors, a new tech-driven initiative is underway to address a critical safety concern: the high rate of rental car accidents involving foreign drivers. Navigation giant NAVITI... -
Japan’s New Tourist Taxes: What Travelers Need to Know as Major Destinations Tackle Overtourism
As Japan continues to welcome a record-breaking number of international visitors, several popular prefectures and cities are set to introduce new or increased lodging taxes by April 2026. This move, led by destinations like Hokkaido, Hir... -
Hyatt Bets Big on Japan: Luxury Expansion Targets Untapped Destinations
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced an ambitious expansion plan in Japan, signaling strong confidence in the country's burgeoning tourism sector. The global hospitality giant plans to open five new properties by 2028, with a strategic... -
JR Group Unveils AI-Powered Travel App to Transform Japan Tourism
The Japan Rail (JR) Group has announced a groundbreaking update to its official app for international visitors, scheduled for release next month. The new version will feature a sophisticated AI-powered travel planner designed to create p... -
Niseko’s Next Leap: From Powder Paradise to a Year-Round Sustainable Haven
Niseko, the Hokkaido ski resort synonymous with legendary powder snow and a vibrant international scene, is charting a new course. Facing the dual realities of a booming luxury tourism market and the mounting pressures of over-concentrat... -
Agoda Report Reveals Japanese Hotels Are Missing a Major Opportunity with Asian Tourists
A new report from the digital travel platform Agoda has highlighted a critical gap in Japan's hospitality strategy, suggesting that the country's hotels are failing to fully capitalize on the immense and growing wave of tourism from neig... -
Japan’s Travel Tech Sector Shifts Focus From Gadgets to Digital Infrastructure Amidst Tourism Boom
As Japan experiences an unprecedented surge in international visitors, its famed travel technology sector is undergoing a significant strategic pivot. The industry is moving away from the development of futuristic gadgets and novelties, ... -
The New Frontier: How Business Hotels are Reshaping Travel in Japan’s Regions
A Paradigm Shift in Japanese Hospitality A quiet revolution is underway in Japan's hospitality landscape. Major business hotel chains, long associated with the bustling urban centers of Tokyo and Osaka, are now aggressively expanding int... -
Blackstone to Sell Eight Japan Resort Hotels to Kintetsu in $412 Million Deal, Signaling Tourism Boom Beyond Major Cities
In a significant move underscoring the robust recovery of Japan's tourism sector, U.S. investment giant Blackstone has agreed to sell a portfolio of eight resort hotels to Kintetsu Group Holdings. The deal, valued at approximately 60 bil... -
Japan’s Travel Tech Races to Upgrade Infrastructure Amid Unprecedented Tourism Boom
The Challenge of Success: Japan's Tourism Surge Strains Digital Foundations Japan is currently experiencing a tourism surge of historic proportions. Following the full reopening of its borders, the country has welcomed a record-breaking ... -
After the Tremors: Noto Peninsula at a Crossroads to Rebuild its Tourism Legacy
A Region of Beauty and Heritage Faces an Uncertain Future The Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, a place long celebrated by travelers for its dramatic coastlines, serene rural landscapes, and deep-rooted cultural traditions, is now g...
