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Trip.com data reveals APAC and European travellers hurry to book trips to Japan
Trip.com data reveals an enormous booking spike and high search volumes to Japan as the destination ends travel restrictions.
Qantas and Jetstar celebrate the reopening of Japan for international travellers
Frequent flyers will be able to take advantage of thousands more reward seats as Qantas and Jetstar celebrate the reopening of Japan for international travellers following years of COVID restrictions. Both airlines will make every Economy seat between Australia and Japan available as a Classic Flight Reward over a six-week period from 11 May to 20 June 2023.
Fuji Speedway Hotel Debuts as The First Hotel in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Brand in Japan
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of Fuji Speedway Hotel in Shizuoka, Japan, the first property within The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in Japan, introducing the first of a planned compilation of one-of-a-kind, story-worthy hotels into the country.
SIA Group Steps Up East Asia Services To Meet Strong Demand
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group will reinstate flights and increase services to more key destinations across its network in the coming weeks, including points in key East Asian markets as border restrictions further ease across the region.
All Nippon Airways announces inaugural service of its ANA Green Jet
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest and 5-Star airline for nine consecutive years, will begin service on its ANA Green Jet, the special aircraft developed to raise awareness and promote sustainable practices and reduce CO2 emissions. The new aircraft will enter service beginning with the Tokyo Haneda-San Francisco flight on October 5, 2022.
WTTC welcomes the reopening of borders in Japan
Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, said: “After more than two years of closed borders, WTTC welcomes the news from the Japanese government that it will open the borders from early next month.
British Airways To Restart London-Tokyo Flights In November
British Airways is set to resume its direct service between London and Tokyo following a one-year hiatus. The British carrier will restart daily London-Tokyo flights on November 13th after Japanese authorities signaled they will relax entry restrictions.
Japan to reopen to independent travelers
Japan will allow visa-free, independent tourism and abolish its daily arrival cap as of Oct. 11, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday, marking a major policy shift after nearly 2½ years of strict COVID-19 restrictions.
Jamaican Minister of Tourism discusses Japan Jamaica relationship
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett discussed the establishment of a Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre and the strong Japan Jamaica relationship in a courtesy call with His Excellency Shunsuke TAKEI, Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs, yesterday at his office in Tokyo.
Hyatt and Kiraku Unveil New Hospitality Brand Under Joint Venture
The new brand, ATONA, will feature the distinctive culture, history, and environment of each of its destinations in Japan through a modernized hot spring ryokan experience
Swissport and Hong Kong Airlines extend partnership
Swissport and Hong Kong Airlines are extending their long-standing partnership in Japan until 2025.
Minister Bartlett to Participate in High-Level Tourism Engagements in Japan
Jamaica Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has been invited to participate in the much-anticipated Tourism EXPO Japan 2022 tradeshow, where he will seek to facilitate crucial discussions as part of efforts to tap into the Asian market.