We asked the person in charge about Finnair’s new target for reducing CO2 emissions, efforts to achieve it, and the future as regulations for “fake environmental measures” continue to advance in Europe.

Finnair has set new medium- to long-term targets for its efforts to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Evelina Hulle, the airline's senior vice president for sustainability, explained the significance of…

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Korean Air makes Asiana Airlines a subsidiary, plans to formally integrate in about two years, aims to create synergies by eliminating overlapping routes and launching new routes

Korean Air acquired 63.88% of Asiana Airlines' shares and made it a subsidiary. The two companies plan to integrate after about two years of preparation. We will diversify the time…

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JR East provides new services based on Suica usage status, collaborates with corporate co-creation, and develops personalized services

JR East will launch a corporate co-creation platform service in January 2025 that connects Suica with digital services from various companies. The co-creating companies will provide services and experience value…

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JR East plans to evolve Suica into a “lifestyle device”, with plans for “Local Suica” and ticket gate passage without touching, improving convenience for visitors to Japan

JR East will gradually upgrade the functionality of Suica over the next 10 years. It has become a "lifestyle device" that can be used not only for transportation and payments,…

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Marriott announces “luxury hotel” expansion strategy, with over 260 hotels under development, redefining travel for wealthy people and making it an experience seeking “wellness” and “genuine connection”

Marriott International accelerates development of luxury hotels. We define wealth travel as a meaningful experience that seeks wellness, community, personal growth and authentic connection. Focus on Millennial and Gen Z…

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Tabinaka reservation “KKday” raises new 10 billion yen funding, accelerates M&A and AI investment in Asia

KKday Group has completed new financing totaling approximately $70 million (approximately 10 billion yen). Accelerate global growth strategy and expand investment in AI and R&D. Source link

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Is it true that the weak yen is accelerating the expansion of foreign hotels? Analyzing the correlation and the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on inbound tourism[Column]

As the yen continues to weaken, new foreign hotels are opening in Japan. Does the weak yen have anything to do with this? A column that examines the impact of…

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Nankai Railway makes “Tsutenkaku” a subsidiary, promoting “Greater Namba” concept including Shinsekai area

Nankai Electric Railway acquired 70.8% of the outstanding shares of Tsutenkaku Kanko and made it a subsidiary. We will promote area management strategies including the "Greater Namba" concept. Source link

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A nationwide DMC from Okinawa has been launched, bringing wealthy visitors to Japan to rural areas, a subsidiary of the marketing company “Kata” has been launched, and 5 companies from all over the country are participating as partners.

Okinawa Adventure Travel has launched ``Nature Travel Japan'' as a new DMC. The brand name is "Japan Adventure Travel." Five companies nationwide are also participating. Proposing and selling all-Japan, story-telling…

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JR companies will end the sale of “round-trip tickets” in March 2026, and the handling of “discount certificates” such as student discounts will change in the future

JR companies will no longer sell "round-trip tickets" and "continuous tickets" in March 2026. Due to the nationwide spread of transportation IC cards and the expansion of internet reservations. Source…

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