Development of supersonic passenger plane in the US and China, possibility of connecting Beijing and New York in 3 hours

Development of supersonic passenger plane in the US and China, possibility of connecting Beijing and New York in 3 hours

According to Reuters, Beijing-based Space Transportation recently successfully conducted a test flight of a hypersonic passenger plane called Yunxing, which flies twice as fast as the Concorde. There is a…

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China expands visa-free countries to include 9 countries including South Korea and Norway, starting November 8th

China expands visa-free countries to include 9 countries including South Korea and Norway, starting November 8th

Starting November 8, 2024, China will waive entry visas for travelers from nine countries: South Korea, Norway, Finland, Slovakia, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, and Liechtenstein. Source link

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Mitsui Fudosan plans to open a luxury hotel in Hakone, with a top-of-the-line brand in a location connected to the Mitsui family, partnering with Marriott

Mitsui Fudosan plans to open a luxury hotel in Hakone, with a top-of-the-line brand in a location connected to the Mitsui family, partnering with Marriott

HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE, the top luxury brand of the Mitsui Fudosan Group, will open in 2026 in a place connected to the Mitsui family in Hakone Town. A total…

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To help Shimane Prefecture’s Hinomisaki recover from heavy rain damage, the prefecture launches a tourism support campaign, offering 3,000 yen discounts per person for lodging and issuing city walking coupons.

To help Shimane Prefecture’s Hinomisaki recover from heavy rain damage, the prefecture launches a tourism support campaign, offering 3,000 yen discounts per person for lodging and issuing city walking coupons.

The Hinomisaki area of ​​Izumo City suffered major damage due to road collapse due to heavy rain. Shimane Prefecture's tourism support campaign will be held from November 2024 to March…

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Foreigners accounted for 61% of hotels in Kyoto in September, exceeding 60% for the sixth consecutive month, while accommodation demand from Japanese people decreased.

Foreigners accounted for 61% of hotels in Kyoto in September, exceeding 60% for the sixth consecutive month, while accommodation demand from Japanese people decreased.

The occupancy rate of 109 major hotel facilities in Kyoto City in September 2024 was 76.7%, a decrease of 6.2 points from the same month in 2019. Demand for accommodation…

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Shizuoka Prefecture gives 5,000 yen worth of points to guests who watch sports on official tourism app

Shizuoka Prefecture gives 5,000 yen worth of points to guests who watch sports on official tourism app

Shizuoka Prefecture will award 5,000 yen worth of TIPS points to people who watch professional sports held within the prefecture and stay at accommodations, which can be used at restaurants…

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We asked the Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture about turning Mt. Fuji into a “world-class tourist area,” from resolving issues such as mountaineering regulations to his vision for the future.

We asked the Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture about turning Mt. Fuji into a “world-class tourist area,” from resolving issues such as mountaineering regulations to his vision for the future.

This summer, Yamanashi Prefecture attracted attention for the first time it introduced restrictions on climbing Mt. Fuji as a measure against overtourism. What kind of tourism strategy does Yamanashi Prefecture,…

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Cross-border payment Alipay Plus expands cooperation with “PayPay” in Japan, reaching more than 3 million merchants

Cross-border payment Alipay Plus expands cooperation with “PayPay” in Japan, reaching more than 3 million merchants

China's Alipay+ has expanded its partnership with PayPay to further expand its merchant network in Japan. Alipay+ affiliated e-wallet can be used at over 3 million member stores across Japan.…

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The number of overnight stays by visitors to Japan is increasing in urban areas, with a 20% increase in rural areas, a 50% increase in the three major metropolitan areas, and a large increase in Tokyo – Japan Tourism Agency (second preliminary report, August 2024)

The number of overnight stays by visitors to Japan is increasing in urban areas, with a 20% increase in rural areas, a 50% increase in the three major metropolitan areas, and a large increase in Tokyo – Japan Tourism Agency (second preliminary report, August 2024)

The total number of overnight guests in August 2024 was 64.98 million, an increase of 1% compared to the same month last year and 2.8% compared to the same month…

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Travel Voice LIVE[heldon11/29]Learn about the impact of generative AI on the tourism industry in 60 minutes – What are the opportunities for businesses and the changes required (PR)

Travel Voice LIVE[heldon11/29]Learn about the impact of generative AI on the tourism industry in 60 minutes – What are the opportunities for businesses and the changes required (PR)

(PR) Travel Voice and EY Japan held a webinar on the theme of “The impact of generative AI on the tourism industry.” We look at the tourism industry, where the…

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