Opening this February, K5 presents a wholly original concept; a micro-complex where a collective of guestrooms, restaurants, bars and social spaces are bound together by “aimai” — a Japanese word roughly translating to vague or obscure, with entirely positive connotations.
Hotel Indigo opens in Hakone Gora
InterContinental Hotels Group’s boutique lifestyle brand has debuted in Japan with the opening of Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora.
First Citadines property opens in Osaka
CapitaLand’s wholly-owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), is expanding its presence in Japan with the opening of its first Citadines serviced residence in Osaka.
How to convert the four key feeder markets in APAC
Four Countries In Asia-Pacific Account For 20% Of Global Travel Spending. Is Your Brand Prominently Represented In These Markets?
Karaksa Hotel Grande Shin-Osaka Tower to open
Karaksa Hotels Corporation, the manager and operator of minimalist hotels designed especially for leisure travelers visiting Japan, announced it will open its new Karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower on November 27.
Fabio Berto appointed GM at Hilton Niseko Village
Prior to his move to Japan, Fabio was Commercial Director at the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund for five years since 2014.
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%
