Travel News Archive japan

Fuji Speedway Hotel October 7, 2022 –  Fuji Speedway Hotel Debuts as The First Hotel in The Unbound Collection 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 […]

Marriott to add 14 luxury properties in Asia Pacific by 2023 September 22, 2022 – Marriott International, Inc. has announced it expects to open 14 additional luxury properties in Asia Pacific by the end of 2023. The planned additions highlight the strategic growth of Marriott International’s luxury hotel portfolio in the region, where it currently […]

Hilton Hiroshima debuts with 420 Keys September 15, 2022 –  Located in the centre of Hiroshima city, the hotel offers 24,780 sq. ft. of event space, the largest MICE facilities in the Chugoku and Shikoku region. Hilton Hiroshima Situated in the center of Hiroshima city, the hotel is within a 10-minute drive from Hiroshima Station […]

IHG Hotels and Resorts announces signing for Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya September 05, 2022 –  Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya will be the fourth Hotel Indigo-branded hotel in Japan, following Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora which opened in 2020, and Hotel Indigo Karuizawa and Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen Garden, both of which opened earlier this year. IHG […]

Royal Caribbean unveils line-up of holidays on Spectrum of the Seas for 2023-2024 August 30, 2022 – Vacationers can set their sights on more ways to explore Asia and make lifelong holiday memories. Royal Caribbean International has released its line-up of holidays on Spectrum of the Seas for 2023-2024, and longer cruises are making a […]

Carnival Luminosa August 25, 2022 – CARNIVAL LUMINOSA OPENS FOR SALE AS THE NEWEST FUN SHIP PREPARES TO JOIN THE CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE FLEET Now Accepting Reservations for Australia and Alaska Sailings from Nov. 6, 2022 through April 2024 Carnival Cruise Line announced today that reservations are open for the inaugural season of its newest ship […]

Delta flights Los Angeles to Tokyo August 22, 2022 -Delta flights Los Angeles to Tokyo will resume in October. Delta will resume flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) beginning Oct. 30 in anticipation of Japan’s easing travel restrictions. Delta flights Los Angeles to Tokyo The route will start operating […]

ANA resumes flights to China and Korea July 21, 2022 – All Nippon Airways (ANA) is updating its international flight schedule, and will increase the flight frequency for flights between Haneda – Seoul, operating daily from August 1, 2022. ANA will also resume flights from Narita to Beijing from August 1, and increase frequency from […]

Vietjet launches direct routes to Japan Fukuoka, Nagoya July 04, 2022 – The route connecting Hanoi to Fukuoka is operated three return flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays every week, the Hanoi – Nagoya one is operated four return flights per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays to serve people and tourists with almost […]

Club Med to open resort in Hokkaido, Japan June 30, 2022 – Club Med, the premium all-inclusive holidays group, has unveiled plans to open its newest resort in Kiroro, Hokkaido, Japan in December 2022. Club Med to open resort in Hokkaido Club Med Kiroro, Japan will offer an ideal getaway for city dwellers – with […]

Hyatt Centric Sapporo June 30, 2022 – Hyatt Centric Sapporo – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with NTT Urban Development Corporation for Hyatt Centric Sapporo. Slated to open in 2024, the 216-room hotel will mark the third Hyatt Centric property in Japan, following Hyatt Centric […]

Hilton expands luxury portfolio in Japan with Conrad Hotels Resorts in Nagoya June 14 2022 – Hilton has announced the signing of an agreement with Mitsubishi Estate Co to open Conrad Nagoya in the summer of 2026. The hotel will be part of a multi-company* mixed-use development, located in Nagoya’s central business district of Sakae, […]

Fairmont Tokyo Hotel set for Japan debut May 27 2022 – Accor and Nomura Real Estate Development Co are planning to bring the Fairmont brand to Japan, with Fairmont Tokyo Hotel, slated to open in 2025. Fairmont Tokyo Hotel Fairmont Tokyo Hotel, the luxury brand’s first hotel in Japan, will feature 219 guestrooms and awe-inspiring […]

Japan entry requirements eased May 25, 2022 -The Japanese government on Friday announced a decision to substantially relax its COVID-19 border control measures from June 1. People entering Japan from countries and regions with a lower risk of bringing the novel coronavirus into the Asian nation will be exempted from COVID-19 testing upon arrival and […]

Japan travel updated – border reopening for vaccinated travellers in May May 10, 2022, Japan is set to experiment with opening its borders to small groups of vaccinated foreign tourists as soon as this month in a potential lifeline for the country’s ailing travel industry. Japan travel updated Those wishing to visit must have undergone […]

Accor set to launch the first Mercure in Takayama, Japan April 27, 2022 – Accor is set to welcome its first hotel in Takayama, Japan, with the signing of Mercure Hida Takayama. Inspired by the reinterpretation of Takayama’s traditional handicrafts, the hotel brings warmth and tranquil touches, enriched with modern hotel experiences allowing travellers to fully […]

Adventures in the Azuma Mountains in Japan The Azuma Mountains are located on the border of Fukushima prefecture, which takes about 2 hours from Tokyo by bullet train. The mountain range provides attractive hiking trails up to its various peaks and across its breathtaking volcanic landscapes that offer craters, marshlands, and ponds. The most popular hiking […]

Finnair flies to 77 destinations April 19, 2022 – Finnair flies to 77 destinations in winter 2022, as travel continues to recover Finnair has updated its offering for winter 2022-2023, with a view to the Russian airspace closure. Finnair flies to ten Asian destinations, five US destinations, and 62 European destinations from its Helsinki hub […]

April 11, 2022 – Centara Grand Hotel Osaka Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has confirmed a July 2023 opening date for Centara Grand Hotel Osaka. Centara Grand Hotel Osaka to start welcoming guests in July 2023 The group’s chief executive office Thirayuth Chirathivat was recently in Japan for the project’s topping-off event […]

April 1, 2022 – Hyatt Place Kyoto opens its doors. Hyatt Place Kyoto Celebrates Official Opening 239-room Hyatt Place hotel opens in central Kyoto with convenient access to many attractions in Japan’s ancient capital Hyatt Place Kyoto, the first Hyatt-branded select service hotel in Kyoto, is officially open, expanding Hyatt Place brand’s footprint globally in […]