February 2025
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Royal Holdings and Minor Hotels Establish Joint Venture in Japan: ‘Royal Minor Hotels’ Launched, Entering the Luxury Hotel Market
(Source: Royal Holdings Co., Ltd. ) Royal Holdings Co., Ltd. and Minor Hotels have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture, Royal Minor Hotels Co., Ltd., to develop luxury hotel operations in the Japanese market. This marks Minor Hotels’ entry into Japan, and the companies held a signing ceremony to announce their strategic plans. The joint venture will be equally owned by both companies, each holding a 50% stake, with the goal of entering Japan’s luxury hotel sector.
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Hot Spring Destinations Chosen by Inbound Travelers: NAVITIME Analyzes the Potential for Attracting Visitors
NAVITIME JAPAN's data analysis team has released a study on popular hot spring destinations among international travelers based on usage trends from the Japan Travel by NAVITIME navigation app. Hot springs are a highly sought-after experience for visitors to Japan, and surveys by the Japan Tourism Agency indicate that satisfaction with hot spring bathing often exceeds expectations. This analysis categorizes traveler preferences by region and country of origin.
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Comprehensive Analysis of Inbound Tourism Trends During the Chinese New Year: Popular Travel Destinations Concentrated in Hokkaido and the Kansai Region
Intersect Communications Co., Ltd., which specializes in overseas promotions and inbound tourism support for markets such as China and Taiwan, conducted a survey titled "Survey on Travel to Japan During the 2025 Chinese New Year Period" to explore trends in Japan-bound travel amid the recovery of inbound tourism from China. This survey targeted residents of China and was conducted via the questionnaire feature on Tencent's messaging app "WeChat" from December 6 to December 13, 2024, collecting a total of 6,383 valid responses.