Articles tagged “japan”

Japan is making strong progress toward its goal of 60 million visitors by 2030, but the country faces significant challenges.

As Chinese travel normalizes, destinations with friction, whether political or practical, are losing out to closer, easier alternatives in Asia.

Chinese travelers tend to be big spenders in Japan, so Japanese tourism officials are surely eager for Tokyo and Beijing to find ways to defuse the tensions between the two countries quickly before the industry — and the economy — takes a major hit.

Tourism fees are becoming the norm, but one upcoming U.S. fee in particular has the industry concerned.

Japan had been preparing for a strong winter, particularly in regions dependent on ski tourism. Instead, airlines are downsizing aircraft and trimming frequencies. With political tensions still high and no sign of policy easing, the travel freeze could stretch well into next year.

Every major hotel group wants a slice of the midscale pie, and for good reason: It’s where most of the action will be in Asia Pacific for the foreseeable future.

Japan’s charm won’t fade anytime soon, but it’s becoming clear that seeing it in person will soon cost more than it used to. For travelers planning future trips, it may be wise to budget a little extra.

Kyoto's new hotel tax may not do much, if anything, to slow down the city's tourism boom. But the additional revenue generated — especially from luxury travelers — could go a long way in improving its infrastructure.

IHG is steering its next phase toward Asia and the Middle East, says CEO Elie Maalouf. Younger populations, faster GDP growth, and infrastructure investment create a promising growth story.

Japan’s record-breaking July shows the strong demand is for the country, even when growth slows down.