Daiwa House Group makes Maxpart, a hotel operator specializing in training, a subsidiary, strengthening its MICE-compatible hotel business

Daiwa House Group makes Maxpart, a hotel operator specializing in training, a subsidiary, strengthening its MICE-compatible hotel business

Daiwa Life Next Co., Ltd. acquired all the shares of Maxpart Co., Ltd., which handles training-specific hotel businesses such as the Fukurasia series, as well as catering and banquet businesses,…

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[Illustration]The number of foreign visitors to Japan has already surpassed the annual record high as of November, reaching 33.38 million, exceeding the 31.88 million in 2019 – Japan National Tourism Organization (Breaking News)

[Illustration]The number of foreign visitors to Japan has already surpassed the annual record high as of November, reaching 33.38 million, exceeding the 31.88 million in 2019 – Japan National Tourism Organization (Breaking News)

According to the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), the number of foreign tourists visiting Japan in 2024 (estimated) will be 33.38 million, setting a new record high for the year.…

Continue Reading[Illustration]The number of foreign visitors to Japan has already surpassed the annual record high as of November, reaching 33.38 million, exceeding the 31.88 million in 2019 – Japan National Tourism Organization (Breaking News)
JR West to introduce autonomous driving on Hokuriku Shinkansen, aiming to start between Tsuruga and Kanazawa in 2029

JR West to introduce autonomous driving on Hokuriku Shinkansen, aiming to start between Tsuruga and Kanazawa in 2029

JR West will work with JR East to develop systems and study technology to realize autonomous driving, with the aim of starting autonomous driving (GOA2) between Tsuruga and Kanazawa in…

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JR Hokkaido announces new sightseeing train routes, “Red Hoshi” and “Blue Hoshi” to start operating in 2026, chartered excursions by travel agencies also available

JR Hokkaido announces new sightseeing train routes, “Red Hoshi” and “Blue Hoshi” to start operating in 2026, chartered excursions by travel agencies also available

JR Hokkaido has revealed the operation schedule and route outline of the new sightseeing trains ``Red Hoshi'' and ``Blue Hoshi,'' which are currently preparing to start operating in 2026. You…

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Self-driving taxi vehicles test run in Japan, US-based self-driving vehicle Waymo collaborates with Nippon Kotsu and taxi app GO

Self-driving taxi vehicles test run in Japan, US-based self-driving vehicle Waymo collaborates with Nippon Kotsu and taxi app GO

Taxi dispatch app GO, US-based Waymo, and Nippon Kotsu have entered into a strategic partnership to test self-driving technology in Tokyo starting in 2025. Three companies collaborate to accelerate the…

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Qatar Airways to increase flights between Narita and Doha, 11 flights a week from February 15, 2025, two flights a day from July

Qatar Airways to increase flights between Narita and Doha, 11 flights a week from February 15, 2025, two flights a day from July

Qatar Airways will increase flights between Narita and Doha from the current seven times a week to 11 times a week from February 15, 2025, and double daily flights from…

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Major Chinese word-of-mouth service “Taibu Tenpei” supports retailers and local communities with behavioral data of Chinese visitors to Japan, and collaborates with Japanese industry organizations

Major Chinese word-of-mouth service “Taibu Tenpei” supports retailers and local communities with behavioral data of Chinese visitors to Japan, and collaborates with Japanese industry organizations

The Japan Shopping Tourism Association has entered into a business partnership with China's largest lifestyle information platform ``Tadianping'' operated by the Meituan Group. We will support marketing measures for retailers,…

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Mobi, which uses generative AI to select the best hotel, wins the Innovation Award chosen by global tourism leaders – Focuslight Conference 2024

Mobi, which uses generative AI to select the best hotel, wins the Innovation Award chosen by global tourism leaders – Focuslight Conference 2024

Mobi, which develops intent-driven search for major hotel brands, won the People's Choice Award at the Focusrite Conference 2024's Innovation: Launch, which recognizes innovative companies in the travel industry. Source…

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JR East to launch integrated ID service, allowing multiple services within the group to be used with one ID from February 2025

JR East to launch integrated ID service, allowing multiple services within the group to be used with one ID from February 2025

JR East will start providing the JR East Group's integrated ID service "JRE ID" from February 2025. It is now possible to seamlessly use various digital services with one ID.…

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We spoke to the president of Palace Hotel about the background behind the company’s attainment of the highest ranking in the world, and its plans for facility expansion.

We spoke to the president of Palace Hotel about the background behind the company’s attainment of the highest ranking in the world, and its plans for facility expansion.

What is a world-class Japanese luxury hotel? We asked Palace Hotel Tokyo, which received the highest ranking in Europe and the United States, about future developments in terms of high…

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