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Travel Trends 2024: Enjoy Silver Week with “Look-Alike Destinations”
（Based on data from Expedia） Expedia has announced five emerging travel destinations for Silver Week 2024, highlighting one of the travel trends for the year: "look-alike destinations." These destinations resemble popular tourist spots in terms of atmosphere and activities and can often be visited at a more affordable price.
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Initiatives for Food Education to Pass On to Future Generations: Rice Harvesting Experience Event at NASPA New Otani
(Source: HRT New Otani Co., Ltd.) As part of its SDGs initiatives themed around food education, NASPA New Otani will host its 24th rice harvesting experience on Monday, September 16, 2024, a national holiday. This rice harvesting experience, held in Minamiuonuma, one of Japan's premier rice-producing regions, offers agricultural experiences from rice planting to harvesting using "Minamiuonuma Koshihikari" rice from the Shiozawa area. It has established itself as a family-friendly agricultural event, where participants can witness the growth of Japan’s top-brand rice from seedlings to full-grown stalks, thanks to the unique climate of the mountainous terrain and the temperature differences between day and night.
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Hilton Kyoto Achieves Japan’s First 5-Star “DBJ Green Building Certification” for Environmental and Social Consideration
(Source: Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd) Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd. has developed the "Hilton Kyoto," a building that has received the "DBJ Green Building Certification (Plan Certification)" as a top-class building in terms of "environmental and social considerations" in Japan. This certification was established by the Development Bank of Japan Inc. and is a system that comprehensively evaluates environmental initiatives through real estate. Notably, the achievement of receiving the highest rank of 5 stars and obtaining certification at the planning stage is a first for a hotel.
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Analysis of Business Hotels in Chuo Ward, Tokyo! Latest June 2024 Edition
Distribution of Existing Business Hotels in Chuo Ward, Tokyo According to MetroEngines Research, the distribution of existing business hotels in Chuo Ward, Tokyo is as follows:Source: MetroEngines Research Trends in the Number of Existing Business Hotel Facilities in Chuo Ward, Tokyo 39.2% Increase in Existing Business Hotel Facilities in Chuo Ward, Tokyo The number of existing business hotel facilities in Chuo Ward, Tokyo increased by 39.2%. There was an increase of 38 facilities over five years, from 97 facilities in January 2019 to 135 facilities as of June 2024.
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Latest as of June 2024! In-depth explanation of newly opened facilities in Chuo Ward, Tokyo
Distribution of newly opened facilities in Chuo Ward, Tokyo According to MetroEngines Research, the distribution of newly opened facilities in Chuo Ward, Tokyo is as follows:Source: MetroEngines Research The keyword for newly opened facilities in Chuo Ward, Tokyo is "redevelopment projects" Many of the newly opened facilities in Chuo Ward are part of redevelopment projects. These are presumed to be part of efforts to improve urban functions in the area, revitalize the economy, and anticipate increased inbound demand.
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Towards a Sustainable Future: Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s 2023 Sustainability Report
Posted on 2024.07.25（Source : The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group） The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, which owns and operates luxury-class hotels, resorts, and residences worldwide, has released its 2023 Sustainability Report. This report summarizes the progress made in strengthening their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies.
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JNTO Announcement: Record-High June with 3,135,600 Foreign Visitors to Japan
According to a JNTO announcement, the number of foreign visitors to Japan in June 2024 was 3,135,600, marking a 51.2% increase from the same month last year and an 8.9% increase compared to June 2019. This figure exceeds the 2,880,041 visitors in June 2019 by more than 250,000. Additionally, the cumulative number of foreign visitors in the first half of the year reached 17,777,200, surpassing the previous record high of the first half of 2019 by over one million.
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Number of Visitors to Japan in May 2024 Surpasses 3 Million for Three Consecutive Months! – JNTO Announcement
According to JNTO, the number of visitors to Japan in May 2024 reached 3,040,100, a 60.1% increase compared to the same month of the previous year, and a 9.6% increase compared to the same month in 2019. This figure exceeds the 2,773,091 visitors recorded in May 2019 by over 200,000, marking the third consecutive month that the number of visitors to Japan surpassed 3 million.
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APA Group Opens ‘Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA’ in Seattle, Expanding into the North American Market
Hotel Exterior (Source: APA Hotel Co., Ltd.) APA Hotel Co., Ltd., which boasts the largest hotel network in Japan, has completed the acquisition of Hilton Seattle located in Seattle, Washington, through its wholly-owned subsidiary APA Hotel USA, Inc. The hotel will be renamed "Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA" and will be leased and managed by APA Hotel USA, Inc. This hotel will be the first owned property in the United States for the APA Group.
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NISEKO HIRAFU GREEN PARK Opening: Enjoy Nature and Culture in Summer Niseko
(Source: Tokyu Corporation) In October 2022, Tokyu Corporation, Niseko Tokyu Resort Co., Ltd., and Tokyu Resorts & Stay Co., Ltd. signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Kutchan Town to form an all-season international resort. Based on this agreement, the companies announced the second summer opening of “NISEKO HIRAFU GREEN PARK” and other summer activities starting on Saturday, July 13th. Niseko is known for attracting many tourists during the winter ski season, but efforts are being made to rediscover the region's charm during the summer "Green Season," aiming to attract many tourists from both domestic and international sources.