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Wire & Wireless offers free Wi-Fi to visitors to Japan
With the recent sudden influx of visitors to Japan, there has been also a rise in complaints about the lack of free Wi-Fi hotspots. In an effort to solve this problem, a Japanese telecommunications company, Wire & Wireless, introduced a free Wi-Fi connection app two years ago, called Travel Japan Wi-Fi, for tourists to Japan, while the app is free of charge.
Japanese hospitality benefits from falling value of yen
Japan’s hotel industry has benefitted substantially from the devaluation of the Japanese yen, experiencing four consecutive years of double-digit percentage growth in gross operating profit per available room, according to STR. As reported in STR’s Profitability Review, Japan’s GOPPAR reached JPY12,512.18 in 2015, the country’s highest GOPPAR value since the time of the global financial crisis in 2008.
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto opens to guests
In the shadow of Higashiyama Mountain in the temple district of Japan’s ancient capital, a modern oasis of serenity and style opens the doors to a city that is both beautiful and mysterious, breath-taking and inspiring. This is Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, secluded amid a five acre 12th century pond garden, yet just moments from key centres of business, culture, history and natural wonders.
Finnair adds Asia capacity with new departures to Tokyo and Hong Kong
Finnair continues to grow its Asian traffic, and has announced it will add capacity and frequencies to the Tokyo and Hong Kong routes with the A350 for the summer 2017 season. Finnair will increase its current flight schedule between Helsinki and Tokyo with four additional weekly flights to Narita airport. Finnair currently operates daily to Narita with the A330.
ITB Asia signs partnership with Japan Tourism Organisation
ITB Asia has signed a partnership with the Japan National Tourism Organisation of Singapore. The memorandum of cooperation with Asia’s leading travel trade show looks to propel Japan up the international business and events destination chart. “Japan is a prime MICE destination in the region,” said Katrina Leung, executive director of Messe Berlin (Singapore).
Hong Kong Airlines launches new flights to Yonago, Japan
Commencing on September 14th, Hong Kong Airlines will be the first and the only carrier providing direct twice-weekly flight service between Hong Kong and Yonago, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. The new service will be operated by an all-economy class Airbus A320 aircraft, further strengthening the airline’s network in Japan.
Hawaiian Airlines to operate daytime Tokyo flights
Hawaiian Airlines has received tentative approval from the US department of transportation to shift its current daily flight between Honolulu and Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport into a coveted daytime schedule. The new flights will begin on October 29th, 2016. The tentative award follows a DOT ruling in May granting Hawaiian a night-time slot pair to provide daily service between Haneda and Kona three times weekly and Haneda and Honolulu four times weekly.
Hong Kong Airlines launches new route to Narita Airport, Tokyo
Hong Kong Airlines, the internationally acclaimed full-service airline, has celebrated its daily direct service to Narita Airport in Tokyo, Japan. The new service further strengthens the airline’s network in Japan. To mark the official launch of this route, Hong Kong Airlines held grand celebrations at both Hong Kong International Airport and Narita International Airport.
oneworld offers new Kyushu, Japan, fares
oneworld has added a third alliance fare for travel around Japan – this time focusing on the Kyushu region. Kyushu, which means “Nine Provinces”, is the country’s third largest island and the most south-westerly of its main islands.
Hong Kong Airlines to launch daily Osaka service from July
Commencing on July 15th, Hong Kong Airlines, an internationally-acclaimed full-service airline, will launch daily service between Hong Kong and Kansai Airport in Osaka, Japan. This new destination will further strengthen the airline’s network in Asia-Pacific, and provide travellers who love this modern and traditional all-in-one city with more travel options.
Insider Journeys launches new tours of Japan
Following increased interest in Japan, Asia specialist Insider Journeys, has introduced its first ever Japan private travel brochure. Created in partnership with the Japan National Tourism Organisation, the brochure boasts a huge selection of new immersive trips that promise a greater understanding of this ancient yet futuristic land.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Japan brings a Journey of Harmonious Diversity to Expo 2015
Under the theme of ‘Harmonious Diversity,’ Japan aspires to convey feelings of appreciation—cherishing nature and remembering the many people involved in providing food at Expo Milano 2015. The pavilion will deliver this message by providing visitors with the experience of a faraway journey of food, extending from production areas to the dining table. Here Breaking Travel News takes a tour.