More details have emerged about possible non-gaming facilities by third-party private investors that might go near the under-development MGM Osaka, Japan’s first and so far only integrated resort (IR) with casino…
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More details have emerged about possible non-gaming facilities by third-party private investors that might go near the under-development MGM Osaka, Japan’s first and so far only integrated resort (IR) with casino…
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Tiny storage container hotels become the latest craze in Japan, thanks to Hotel R9 The Yard
There are a lot of unusual accommodations around Japan, but if you’re looking for one of the newest and most convenient places to stay, you can’t go past Hotel R9 The Yard. This chain with the industrial-sounding name is notable for its unique…
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Japan’s first-ever bunk-bed ‘sleeper bus’ will need you to buckle up while snoozing
A Japanese bus company’s first bunk-bed bus aims to remove accommodation costs for young concert travellers.
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KKR And Gaw To Sell Tokyo Hyatt Regency Amid Hotel Boom
Growing tourism and favorable economic conditions fuel significant hotel transactions across Japan's hospitality sector.
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Luxury and hotel stocks are all the rage as tourists flock to Japan
A growing number of companies, including a seller of vintage goods and a budget hotel chain, are poised for a strong 2025 as increased demand from foreign nationals boosts earnings outlooks. Japan welcomed almost 37 million inbound visitors in 2024…
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Trip.com Group sees longer stays and unique destinations for the Lunar New Year
Trip.com Group released its Lunar New Year travel trends report which revolves around the themes of wisdom, intuition, and transformation reflecting the constantly evolving landscape.
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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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