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Kyoto Convention & Visitors Bureau retains McCluskey in UK
Kyoto Convention & Visitors Bureau has re-appointed travel and lifestyle PR specialists McCluskey International as the representatives for PR activity in the UK. McCluskey International has already represented KCB for the past three years, promoting the city to both UK media and trade.
Returning champions welcomed home to a World Ski Awards party in Niseko
Fresh from their victories at the World Ski Awards last weekend, representatives from Niseko have been greeted with a red-carpet welcome as they arrive back in Japan. Hosted by Nisade at The Vale, the lavish cocktail and gourmet canapé reception celebrated a series of success for the destination.
30 feared dead on Japan’s Mount Ontake
Thirty hikers are feared to have died near the peak of Mount Ontake in Japan, following a volcanic eruption on Saturday.
Ascott Marunouchi Tokyo set for 2017 opening
The Ascott has brought its premier Ascott The Residence brand to Tokyo through a master lease agreement with Mitsubishi Estate Company, one of Japan’s largest real estate developers. The 129-unit Ascott Marunouchi Tokyo is slated to open in 2017, ahead of the 2020 Olympics to be held in the city.
Snow strands thousands at Narita Airport
Narita Airport in Tokyo saw thousands of passengers stranded in terminals last night after snow caused flight cancellations. Some 71 flights were cancelled after eight centimetres of snow fell on the airport.
All clear given following Japanese tsunami scare
An earthquake has struck off the eastern coast of Japan, prompting a small tsunami and evacuations. A one-metre wave hit Ishinomaki in Miyagi Prefecture following the 7.3 magnitude quake, with many people heeding calls to move to higher ground before all alerts were later lifted.
Japan tunnel collapses killing five
A major road tunnel in Japan has collapsed, resulting in the death of at least five people who became trapped in their vehicles. A section of the Sasago tunnel caved in on the Chuo expressway, located 50 miles west of Tokyo linking to the city of Nagoya, caved in on Saturday morning, local time.
Japan Rail Pass Now re-launches in Australia
Japan Rail Pass Now announced the relaunch of it’s official website (japanrailpassnow.com.au). The website is apart of Japan Rail Pass Now’s new online strategy which plans on becoming the market leader within the Australian market.
Japan: The top 7 things for visitors to experience
Japan specialist travel agency, KIE/Kintetsu International, is offering affordable packages to Japan, along with 7 budget friendly tour options.
Tokyo welcomes new Skytree
Thousands of guests have been welcomed to the tallest tower in the world as it opens in Tokyo. The new Skytree dominates the skyline of the city, offering views over the city harbor and, on a clear day, as far as Mt. Fuji.
WTTC Global Summit 2012 Interview: Gordon Wilson, president of Travelport
Ahead of the WTTC Summit in Japan next week, Breaking Travel News caught up with Gordon Wilson, president & chief executive of Travelport, to find out what this leading travel technology company has planned for the forum.
Japan cancels free flight offer following funding difficulties
Japan has ended speculation suggesting its national tourism authority would offer 10,000 free flights to the country in 2012. While the initiative, designed to boost consumer confidence in the wake of the 2011 tsunami, did initially appear to have government backing, funding has now been withdrawn.