Hotel management contracts in Japan average 23 years, with a preference for long-term brand lock-in, compared with 17 years in Asia Pacific

Hotel management contracts in Japan average 23 years, with a preference for long-term brand lock-in, compared with 17 years in Asia Pacific

JLL, a major comprehensive real estate services company, and Baker McKenzie, one of the world's largest international law firms, have jointly released the "Hotel Management Contract Survey 2024." Hotel management…

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TripAdvisor halts direct bookings for private lodgings, transitions to new business model[Foreign News]

TripAdvisor halts direct bookings for private lodgings, transitions to new business model[Foreign News]

Skift, a US tourism news site, reports that TripAdvisor is ceasing direct bookings for vacation rentals and moving to a new business model through third-party providers. Source link

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Japan Bus Association formulates “Bus Revival Vision,” creates new tourism demand, shifts to next-generation bus transportation, etc.

Japan Bus Association formulates “Bus Revival Vision,” creates new tourism demand, shifts to next-generation bus transportation, etc.

The Japan Bus Association has drawn up a "10-Year Vision for Bus Revival" that outlines the industry's approach for the next 10 years. It includes creating new demand, maintaining and…

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Japan Bus Association creates basic policy on customer harassment, clearly indicating industry-wide commitment to tackle the issue

Japan Bus Association creates basic policy on customer harassment, clearly indicating industry-wide commitment to tackle the issue

The Japan Bus Association has put together a basic policy on customer harassment in the bus industry. In order to ensure the safety of employees and respect their human rights,…

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Alaska Airlines completes acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, cross-selling of tickets to begin soon

Alaska Airlines completes acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, cross-selling of tickets to begin soon

Alaska Airlines announces it has completed its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines and will operate as a single airline with an integrated passenger service system after receiving a separate operating certificate…

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Regional revitalization project “Amekaze Taiyo” offers rural accommodation and experiences to visitors to Japan, invests in private lodging intermediary “Hyakusenrenma”

Regional revitalization project “Amekaze Taiyo” offers rural accommodation and experiences to visitors to Japan, invests in private lodging intermediary “Hyakusenrenma”

Amekaze Taiyo, which is developing a regional revitalization business, has acquired shares in Hyakusenrenma, which operates the private lodging intermediary site STAY JAPAN, and made it an affiliated company. The…

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Cathay Pacific to increase Japan routes this winter to capture demand from visitors to Japan; demand for connecting flights from Japan to Europe is on the rise

Cathay Pacific to increase Japan routes this winter to capture demand from visitors to Japan; demand for connecting flights from Japan to Europe is on the rise

Cathay Pacific will increase the number of flights to Nagoya and Sapporo from the winter schedule starting on October 28, 2024. They will strengthen their efforts to attract inbound tourists.…

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We interviewed the Seawood Hotel in Kurima Island, Okinawa, a house builder that offers a memorable experience and a trip to the area, about its appeal and strategy.

We interviewed the Seawood Hotel in Kurima Island, Okinawa, a house builder that offers a memorable experience and a trip to the area, about its appeal and strategy.

Miyakojima Kurima Resort Seawood Hotel is operated by Iida Sangyo, a company that develops housing projects. They also run their own experience programs, such as stargazing and activities at Uni…

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Payn, which automates cancellation fee billing, teams up with Tabelog Note, a restaurant reservation book service

Payn, which automates cancellation fee billing, teams up with Tabelog Note, a restaurant reservation book service

Payn, which automates the billing and collection of cancellation fees, has begun collaborating with Tabelog Note, an online reservation ledger service operated by Kakaku.com, to provide "Payn for Tabelog Note"…

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