Japan's ancient capital is set to raise its hotel tax by as much as tenfold
The new measures will take effect in March 2026 if approved by the city assembly.
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Review of 2024: The year in APAC hospitality deals
The appeal of hospitality has driven a surge in transactions across Asia-Pacific in 2024, with JLL forecasting that the region will reach a record $12.2 billion in hotel deals by year end…
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The most-satisfied hotel loyalty programs are Marriott Bonvoy globally and Toyoko INN in Japan
J.D. Power Japan conducted a survey on hotel loyalty program satisfaction for global brands and domestic brands in Japan, calculating scores from four factors of ‘member benefits,’ ‘loyalty points,’ ‘app or website’ and ‘information from a hotel.’…
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Tokyo cracks down on ‘kasuhara’ amid rise in customers abusing staff
A wave of abusive consumers has prompted authorities to introduce the country’s first ordinance to protect service industry employees
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AHICE Far East Asia debuts in Tokyo
It’s one of the hottest hotels in Japan and in early September, The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon played host to the launch of the Far East Asia edition of the Asia Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE), where close to 200 investors, owners…
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Last year, Accor opened 20 hotels in Asia. Tatler caught up with CEO Garth Simmons to find out how they're ensuring a sustainable, ethical and meaningful expansion in the region and beyond.
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Asia Pacific hotel deals grew in tandem with resurgence of tourism: JLL
Hotel transactions grew in tandem with the uptick in tourism across Asia Pacific in the first half of the year, revealed latest data and analysis by JLL. Hotel deals jumped 19% YOY to touch $5.7 billion, led by major deals in Japan…
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Slow return of Chinese tourists causing problems for Asia Pacific tourism
If the New Year is a time to feel optimistic, tourism organisations across the Asia Pacific region were certainly feeling the positivity. The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) was certainly upbeat; releasing an executive summary report in…
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From Waitress to General Manager: Chikako Shimizu’s Journey to Success
Starting from humble beginnings to heralding a new era of hospitality in Asia Pacific, PRESTIGE sits down with Chikako Shimizu, General Manager of Hyatt Centric City Centre KL, as she takes us through her start in the industry, her meteoric rise to…
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Fuji Speedway Hotel Guests Can Turn Laps On A Storied Japanese Track
The American writer Ernest Hemingway reportedly once said, "Auto-racing, mountain-climbing and bull-fighting are the only sports. The rest are games." At Fuji Speedway Hotel in Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture, guests can sample two of the great writer's…
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Leading a major property developer with an eye on art and culture
This series explores topics surrounding women who began their careers in Japan following the implementation of equal opportunities employment legislation in the mid-1980s. With many now reaching the age of retirement, it is hoped their stories can…
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SG-based hotel operator teams up with 56-year-old Malate hotel
Koko Global Hospitality Group (KGH), a hotel operator backed by Singapore-based venture builder REAPRA, has expanded its footprint in the Philippines by clinching a partnership deal to manage the 100-room Tropicana Suites Residences in Malate…
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‘Urban resort’ Nagasaki Marriott Hotel to open shortly
The first Marriott hotel in Kyushu will open Jan. 16 with the aim of offering a resort-style experience despite overlooking a train station in the city center here…
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NAHA, Japan -- Miyakojima, in Japan's Okinawa prefecture, finds itself in the middle of a real estate frenzy as investors pour money into hotels and resorts in anticipation of a tourism boom as the COVID-19 pandemic subsides…
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Plans revealed for luxury hotel beside Tottori Sand Dunes
TOTTORI—The Sanin region’s first five-star resort hotel, expected to open in 2026, will offer views of the Sea of Japan behind the Tottori Sand Dunes from all guest rooms, project planners said…
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Many opportunistic investors focused on hotels and higher-yielding residential opportunities such as long-stay hotels, serviced apartments and student housing, Couse said. "People are diversifying their portfolio."…
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