Articles tagged “japan”

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 | 19 hours 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.

2 weeks ago

Tourism

Weak Yen Drives Japan’s Record-Breaking Tourist Arrivals

The depreciation of the Japanese yen against major currencies, particularly the U.S. dollar, has played a pivotal role in driving unprecedented levels of tourist arrivals to Japan.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 weeks ago

Weak Yen Drives Japan’s Record-Breaking Tourist Arrivals

Daily Lodging Report

Japan Expects Hotel Occupancy Improvement in 2024

Japan’s hotel industry experienced significant growth in 2023, achieving top global tourist destination status, with a rebound in foreign visits and high investment despite not reaching 2019 levels.

2 weeks ago

Airlines

Tokyo Soars Back Into Busiest Airport Ranking Amid Japanese Travel Boom

In 2023, air travel got pretty close to pre-pandemic levels. This thrust Tokyo Haneda and Seoul’s Incheon Airport back into the spotlight.

Elizabeth Casolo | 3 weeks ago

Tokyo Soars Back Into Busiest Airport Ranking Amid Japanese Travel Boom

Online Travel

Travel Metasearch’s Big Issues

Today's podcast looks at metasearch and changing consumer habits, United’s next Boeing issue, and an Ohtani tourism boost.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 month ago

Travel Metasearch’s Big Issues

Tourism

Can Shohei Ohtani Still Boost Tourism to the U.S.?

Shohei Ohtani joining the Los Angeles Dodgers has made him an even bigger star in the eyes of Japanese baseball fans eager to see him play in person, provided a gambling scandal doesn't sideline the two-time MVP.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 month ago

Can Shohei Ohtani Still Boost Tourism to the U.S.?

Tour Operators

Japan’s Cherry Blossom Boom Forces Tour Operators to Adjust

Tour operators are managing cherry blossom tourism as Japan experiences a tourism boom.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 month ago

Japan’s Cherry Blossom Boom Forces Tour Operators to Adjust

Hotels

Hoshino Resorts: How This CEO Built an Iconic Japanese Hotel Brand

Yoshiharu Hoshino, the CEO of Hoshino Resorts, is one of the world's most remarkable hotel executives. He's built a group of brands now intimately associated with Japan's tourism development and distinctive approach to hospitality.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

Hoshino Resorts: How This CEO Built an Iconic Japanese Hotel Brand

Online Travel

Expedia and Netflix Enter Into Global Advertising Partnership

Booking.com is going big with a Super Bowl ad in 2024. Expedia Group is going global with Netflix. Different strokes for different folks.

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago

Expedia and Netflix Enter Into Global Advertising Partnership