Articles tagged “japan”

Tourism

China Waives Visa Rule for 7 More Countries — A ‘Surprise’ Entrant Joins the List

China’s visa-waiver list has a clear message: it’s rolling out the welcome mat for high-spending, long-staying European travelers. It's a smart move to capture more of Europe’s thriving outbound tourism market to give China’s tourism sector a fresh boost.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 week ago

China Waives Visa Rule for 7 More Countries — A ‘Surprise’ Entrant Joins the List

Airlines

CO2 Setback as Emissions on UK-Japan Air Routes Surge by 21%

Everyone knows that flying between Europe and Japan takes longer than it used to, but the environmental impact can feel less defined. This fascinating new data quantifies the extra CO2 for re-routed flights.

Gordon Smith | 1 week ago

CO2 Setback as Emissions on UK-Japan Air Routes Surge by 21%

Tourism

Solo Travelers Fuel Shoulder Season: Skift Travel Health Index

Solo travel is emerging as a significant trend, driving demand during shoulder seasons.

Saniya Zanpure | 2 weeks ago

Solo Travelers Fuel Shoulder Season: Skift Travel Health Index

Luxury

The Growing Global Appeal of the Japanese Ryokan

One of the oldest forms of Japanese hospitality is getting more attention from global brands, and cross-pollinating across the Pacific. 

Colin Nagy | 3 weeks ago

The Growing Global Appeal of the Japanese Ryokan

Podcasts

Uber + Expedia, Japan’s Record and Cathay’s New Suite

Today's podcast looks at hypothetical Uber acquisition of Expedia, a record-breaking year for Japan, and Cathay Pacific's much-anticipated new cabin.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 weeks ago

Uber + Expedia, Japan’s Record and Cathay’s New Suite

Tourism

Japan Tourism Sets Yet Another Record As Visitor Spending Exceeds Last Year’s High

The tourism sun is shining bright over Japan as visitor numbers and revenues reach an all-time high in 2024. The challenge: sustaining the growth through 2025.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 weeks ago

Japan Tourism Sets Yet Another Record As Visitor Spending Exceeds Last Year’s High

Hotels

How China, Japan and India Are Shaping the Asian Hotel Market

The hotel sector in the Asia Pacific is doing better than before, but filling rooms — especially with business events — will take a bit longer.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 weeks ago

How China, Japan and India Are Shaping the Asian Hotel Market

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Bets Big on Domestic Travel in Japan with New Marketing Push 

Airbnb is going after Japan's domestic travelers, the largest part of the country's travel market. But it will take time to crack it.

Dennis Schaal | 1 month ago

Airbnb Bets Big on Domestic Travel in Japan with New Marketing Push 

Airlines

Houston’s Getting a Low-Cost Link to Tokyo

This bold move by a Japanese budget carrier will see it compete directly with two formidable big-name competitors. With no transit partners for smooth onward connections, will low fares be enough to fill the planes profitably?

Gordon Smith | 1 month ago

Houston’s Getting a Low-Cost Link to Tokyo

Tourism

Asia-Pacific Tourism Rebound: Late to the Party, But Now Leading the Pack

Global tourism is bouncing back big in 2024, but staying ahead means thinking smart and staying agile. In Asia-Pacific, that means handling the surge in visitors while keeping it sustainable, nailing targeted marketing, and leveling out those seasonal travel waves.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 month ago

Asia-Pacific Tourism Rebound: Late to the Party, But Now Leading the Pack