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Tourism
Overtourism has become a pressing issue, and several destinations have unveiled strategies they believe will better help them manage visitor numbers.
Rashaad Jorden | 1 month ago
Daily Lodging Report
Japan and China are emerging as top destinations for global hotel investments due to strong travel demand, economic optimism, and promising returns.
2 months ago
Japan's casino dreams are ramping up as Osaka IR takes a leap of faith, ditching its exit clause. But with rising costs and public doubts, the stakes are sky-high. Will this gamble succeed, or is Japan risking a costly blunder in a competitive market?
Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago
Airlines
Think travel to Japan is a breeze? Time to bid sayonara to that idea! Your Japan trip just got an upgrade in red tape.
Grasping the shift to digital payments in Asia would be a game-changer for the travel industry. Cashless is the future — think convenience and cool perks!
Japan set a new monthly record of 3.29 million foreign visitors in July, driven by the weak yen and summer holidays.
3 months ago
2024 might be the year we finally stop comparing South Korea's tourism numbers to 2019. This year, South Korean arrivals could set a new standard all on their own!
Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago
The weak yen has definitely boosted Japan's tourism industry, but as the country rides this wave of visitors, it’s going to be a tightrope walk — balancing the economic gains with the realities of overtourism.
Podcasts
Today's podcast looks at the outlook of oneworld alliance, Japan's new trail limits, and the scale of Indian wedding spending.
Rashaad Jorden | 5 months ago
Japan's most iconic peak is scaling new heights in tourism management. A new entry fee may be modest, but a daily cap on visitors should reduce overtourism on peak days.
Dawit Habtemariam | 5 months ago
