Japan Tourism News
Marriott International signs two new Edition properties in Japan
Marriott International, together with Ian Schrager, has announced the signing of two separate agreements with Mori Trust for two new properties in Tokyo. The trust is the largest owner and franchisee of Marriott International hotels in Japan.
Pullman Tokyo Tamachi set to debut in 2018
Pullman Tokyo Tamachi is being developed as part of the MSB Tamachi mixed-used complex and will open for the fall of 2018. Featuring 143 rooms, the contemporary designed hotel successfully connects the international style of Pullman with a delicate touch of Japanese art and culture.
Tokyo launches new brand identity
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has created a new logo and slogan, ‘Tokyo Tokyo Old Meets New’, to promote the city. The first Tokyo is depicted in a brushstroke font and the second in a Gothic block typeface, to effectively convey the attractions of Tokyo overseas.
Mandarin Oriental launches Totally Tokyo Five Journeys spa experience
Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo has launched a new spa body treatment, Totally Tokyo Five Journeys from Nihonbashi. Available at the sky-high Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, the treatment has been inspired by the hotel’s location in the Nihonbashi district, the historical heart of Edo.
Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai Grande to open in April
Best Western Hotels & Resorts will soon offer travellers to Tokyo another place to stay, with the opening of Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai Grande on April 1st. Nestled between Tokyo Disneyland and the central districts of Marunouchi and Ginza, Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai Grande is perfectly positioned for both business and leisure travellers, and its array of state-of-the-art amenities will make every stay a pleasure.
Japan prepares to host Routes Asia for first time
Okinawa will host the first Japanese Routes Asia air service development forum this weekend, with the event designed to boost international transport connections. Now in its 15th year, Routes Asia brings together airlines, airports, tourism authorities and governments to plan new flights and increase existing services.
Japan welcomes record number of visitors
The Japan National Tourism Organisation has announced that the number of visitors to Japan in 2016 was 24.04 million people. This represents the largest on record since JNTO started to keep the statistics in 1964.
Emirates to resume A380 services to Narita, Japan
Emirates will resume its flagship A380 service between Dubai and Narita from March 26th, 2017. This follows the airline’s recent A380 deployment to Moscow, and will take place after the upcoming launch of A380 services to Johannesburg.
Tenth Airbus A330-200 joins Iberia fleet as Tokyo flights prepare for debut
Iberia’s tenth A330-200 has joined the Spanish carrier’s fleet, registered as EC-MNL and christened ‘Tokio’, in honour of the Japanese capital, one of the Spanish airline’s new destination. Flights to Japan will be launched on October 18th with three return flights each week.
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.