Hotel Related News
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JAL Takes a New Step Towards Sustainable Tourism through GSTC Membership
投稿 : 2024.03.08On September 1, 2023, Japan Airlines (JAL) became the world's first airline group to join the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), an organization that sets international standards for sustainable travel and tourism. By becoming a member, JAL has opened the door to leveraging GSTC's expertise in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and its global network. (Source: JAL) In a push for sustainable tourism, JAL has partnered with Sakura Quality Management, a Japan-based company, to employ a unique set of criteria approved by GSTC. JAL aims to contribute to the certification of domestic accommodation facilities and regional revitalization, working together with local governments and Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) to develop tourist areas. These initiatives align with the definition of sustainable tourism by UN Tourism, where operators adhering to GSTC standards are recognized for their environmental and social considerations, leading to enhanced trust and brand value. Sakura Quality Management is targeting to achieve GSTC certification by 2024, aiming to improve the quality of accommodation facilities. JAL will continue to contribute to regional promotion and the spread of responsible tourism.
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January 2024 Update! An In-Depth Explanation of New Facilities Opening in Yokohama City
Distribution of New Facilities Opening in Yokohama City According to Metro Engines Research, the distribution of new facilities opening in Yokohama City is as follows: （Source:Metro Engines Research） Approximately 70% of New Facilities Opening in Yokohama City are Concentrated in Naka Ward There are 15 facilities (3,574 rooms) planned to open in Yokohama City, with about 87% of them, or 13 facilities (2,944 rooms), concentrated in Minato Ward. Additionally, in existing facilities, about 60% of the total number of facilities in Sapporo City (341 facilities) are concentrated in the Central Ward.
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Narita Hospitality Academy: 19 Technical Interns from Nepal Begin as Third Cohort
（Source:The Narita Hospitality Academy） The Narita Hospitality Academy, operated by MRM LLC, is a post-entry training facility specialized for foreign technical interns and opened its doors in June 2023. Supervised by the Mystays Hotel Group and managed by Village House Management Co., Ltd., the facility offers a training program focused on the hospitality industry. As the third cohort, 19 technical interns from Nepal began their courses on February 8, 2024.
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Learning Future Hospitality at ”Dormy Inn Toyama”: Vocational Experience Program for Students of Toyama Prefectural Shikino High School
（Source:Dormy Inn） The Dormy Inn business hotel chain, operated by Kyoritsu Maintenance Co., Ltd., is providing opportunities for middle and high school students to deepen their understanding of careers in the hotel industry.
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“Disney Pal-Palooza” Part 2 Confirmed: Special Plans at Disney Hotels
（Source：Tokyo Disney Resort）Tokyo Disneyland will hold 'Donald's Quacky Duck City' as the second installment of the 'Disney Pal-Palooza' from April 9 to June 30, 2024. This event is themed around 'Duck City,' an ideal town centered around Donald Duck, with the concept of 'enjoying a party with friends.' In the world of Donald's dreams, he shines as a superstar in all fields. ▶ Click here for the special event website
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TAGAYASE PROJECT Launch: Keihan Hotels & Resorts’ New Step Towards Regional Revitalization and a Circular Society
投稿 : 2024.02.06(Source：TAGAYASE PROJECT)Keihan Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd. will initiate the "TAGAYASE PROJECT" from February 6, 2024. This project involves hotel employees engaging in agricultural activities to protect, nurture, and revitalize the local landscape and food culture. The company, having already contributed to regional revitalization and environmental conservation through various activities, aims to deepen its contribution to the local community with this new project and build a new relationship between hotels and the local area.
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“Hotel with a Story”: RESOL HOTELS Launches New Brand Website
投稿 : 2024.02.05Resol Co., Ltd. has launched a new brand website for its hotel business, "RESOL HOTELS," which operates 20 facilities nationwide, starting from February 1, 2024. ▶ The New Brand Website of "RESOL HOTELS" Under this brand, names such as Hotel Resol, Hotel Resol Trinity, Hotel Resol Stay, and Resol Poshtel are targeting the millennial generation of women for tourism and leisure use. They aim to provide a high-value travel experience at an affordable price for seasoned tourists, featuring unique space designs and comprehensive services. The new site reintroduces each hotel's charm with "a space design like a microcosm of the city" and "Eatwell Breakfast" for a wellness-oriented breakfast.
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Newly Opened Facilities in Osaka Prefecture (Latest as of September 2023)
As of September 2023, here is an overview of the hotel development situation in Osaka Prefecture. Distribution of hotels in Osaka Prefecture According to Metro Engines Research, the distribution of newly opened hotels in Osaka Prefecture is concentrated in Osaka City. Within Osaka City, there is a concentration in Chuo and Kita wards.
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“Hoshino Resort 1955 Tokyo Bay” Opens June 20, 2024: Recreating Good Old America in the Maihama Shin-Urayasu Area
Hoshino Resort will open "Hoshino Resort 1955 Tokyo Bay" in the Maihama Shin-Urayasu area of Chiba Prefecture on June 20, 2024. The concept of this facility is "OLDIES GOODIES," reflecting the worldview of America around 1955 in its interior design. This period marks a time of significant economic and cultural development, with 1955 being notably recognized as the year the world's first Disneyland was born. Hoshino Resort aims to use this "good old" era as a motif to provide services that make theme park travel more convenient and comfortable.