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Japan reports 16.9 percent increase in tourist arrivals in February

Japan reports 16.9 percent increase in tourist arrivals in February

The Japan Tourism Organisation (JTO) reports that the estimated number of foreign arrivals in February 2025 was up by 16.9 percent from the total recorded in February 2024. According to the report released on Wednesday, 19th March, the February 2025 total hit 3,258,100 arrivals, exceeding three million for the first time on record for the month. Findings show that...

ANA InterContinental Tokyo's renovation makes it an Icon Reborn

ANA InterContinental Tokyo’s renovation makes it an Icon Reborn

ANA InterContinental Tokyo recently unveiled the results of its transformational 15-month renovation.  Redesigned for today’s modern luxury traveller, the hotel presents 801 revitalised rooms alongside new dining and social concepts.  This marks the beginning of the next chapter in the property’s over 35-year legacy, further cementing InterContinental’s reputation as...

Japanese tour bus operator Kochi Ekimae Kanko to launch double-decker sleeper bus service

Japanese tour bus operator Kochi Ekimae Kanko to launch double-decker sleeper bus service

The post Japanese tour bus operator Kochi Ekimae Kanko to launch double-decker sleeper bus service appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Japanese bus operator Kochi Ekimae Kanko announced that it will commence the country’s first-ever double-decker sleeper bus service from 4th March. The new service will ply a direct route between Tokyo and...

Food Japan 2024 heads to Singapore

Food Japan 2024 heads to Singapore

Food Japan 2024, the ASEAN’s premier exhibition for Japanese food and beverage (F&B) products, technology, and services, returns for its 12th edition. The event is scheduled for this week, 24 to 26 October, at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hall 403. With 194 exhibitors from 37 prefectures, including special pavilions such as Tokyo...

OAG reports Kuala Lumpur has Asia’s most connected airport

OAG reports Kuala Lumpur has Asia’s most connected airport

Travel-centric data platform OAG released its Megahubs 2024 report, showing Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) as the region’s most connected airport. The Megahubs report is the definitive ranking of the 50 most globally-connected airports in the world, three of which are located within the Asia-Pacific. Aside from KLIA, other Asian hubs that made it into this...