Prior to his move to Japan, Fabio was Commercial Director at the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund for five years since 2014.
Japan
ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa opens in Japan
Located in the Oita Prefecture in Southwestern Japan, the ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa opens as the region’s first international luxury resort.
‘The Lively’ to open The Lively Osaka Honmachi in Japan
Japanese real-estate developer Global Agents has just announced the second edition of its new lifestyle hotel brand “THE LIVELY” with a grand opening of The Lively Osaka Honmachi set for mid-August 2019.
New UNWTO report on gastronomy tourism: The case of Japan
The World Tourism Organization, the Japan Travel and Tourism Association, and Gurunavi have released the new UNWTO Report on Gastronomy Tourism: The Case of Japan. The publication includes 18 different case studies of successful gastronomy tourism in Japan.
Hyatt to expand luxury portfolio in Asia Pacific with 21 new hotels by 2020
The new Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Andaz, and Alila branded properties will boost Hyatt’s luxury brand footprint in the region by over 25%
Fauchon Hotel Kyoto to open in Japan
FAUCHON Hospitality expands boutique hotel collection with second property to open in Kyoto, Japan. @FAUCHON_Paris
The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand to debut in Japan
First project in Japan for The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand will appeal to travelers and motorsports enthusiasts alike. @UnboundxHyatt
The road to Tokyo 2020 and beyond: WiT Japan & North Asia returns to ask the tough questions
Japan’s inbound continues to surge, reaching over 30m visitors in 2018, inching ever closer to its goal of 40m by 2020 and 60m in another decade. How are brands in travel and beyond bracing themselves for the influx? How will Japan maintain its prominence and allure as a top destination amid rising competition? Will Japanese travel brands maintain dominance on their home turf as foreign brands enter and expand, or are collaboration and consolidation key to a shared victory? How can Japan spread tourism beyond its main cities? How will smaller players survive in an age of consolidation and scale?
IRAPH SUI, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Miyako Okinawa opens in Japan
The Luxury Collection’s third property in Japan, IRAPH SUI, will offer unique and rare experiences for global explorers in the tropical island paradise. @LuxCollection
Four Seasons Resort and Private Residences Okinawa to open in Japan
New Four Seasons to debut on the island of Okinawa as part of Berjaya Group master plan on the island. @FourSeasons