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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.
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Hakuba Hotel Group Announces Name Change: Hakuba Hospitality Group
(Source: Hakuba Hospitality Group) Hakuba Hotel Group, which operates six hotels, over 50 rental villas and apartments, and nine dining facilities in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture, has announced that it will change its name to "Hakuba Hospitality Group." This change reflects the company's growth and evolution, emphasizing the high quality and uniqueness of the services it provides to customers in the Hakuba area and worldwide.
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Marriott International: Signs Agreement to Open a New Hotel in Central Hiroshima City
(Source : Marriott International) Marriott International has signed an agreement with Hiroshima Hospitality LLC, a subsidiary of Pacifica Hotels LLC, to open the first "Courtyard by Marriott Hiroshima" in Hiroshima Prefecture. The hotel is scheduled to open in early 2027 and will be located in a 17-story building in Mikawa-cho, with 183 guest rooms.
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Latest in May 2024! Comprehensive Guide to New Facilities Opening in Kyoto City
Distribution of New Facilities Opening in Kyoto City According to MetroEngines Research, the distribution of new facilities opening in Kyoto City is as follows. (Source:MetroEngines Research) The Key Phrase for New Facilities Opening in Kyoto City is "Osaka/Kansai Expo" Even in Kyoto City, the construction of international luxury hotels is progressing rapidly. The background for this is largely influenced by the upcoming "Osaka/Kansai Expo." According to MetroEngines Research, of the nine facilities introduced this time, five are scheduled to open by March 2025, reflecting a clear intent to actively capture domestic and international demand during the "Osaka/Kansai Expo," which will be held for six months from April 13 to October 13, 2025.
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KKR and Marriott to Renovate 14 Unizo-affiliated Hotels in Japan into Four Points Express by Sheraton Brand
Posted on 2024.05.28(Source: Marriott International) KKR, one of the world's leading investment firms, has announced the completion of its acquisition of 14 hotels in Japan affiliated with Unizo Holdings. In collaboration with Marriott International, these properties will undergo rebranding and renovation, to be reopened under the Four Points Express by Sheraton brand. This initiative symbolizes Marriott's entry into the affordable mid-scale hotel market, marking the first deployment of this brand in the Asia-Pacific region, as announced in 2023.
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New Tourist Spot “Lily Bell Hütte” Opens at the Scenic “FUJIYAMA Twin Terrace” Overlooking Mount Fuji: A Hub for Stunning Views and Interaction Emerges in Fuefuki City
(Source:FUJIYAMA Twin Terrace) Yamanashi Prefecture's Fuefuki City and JTB Corporation inaugurated a new tourism hub, "Lily Bell Hütte," at the scenic "FUJIYAMA Twin Terrace" overlooking Mount Fuji on April 25, 2024. Named using the German word "Hütte," meaning mountain hut, this facility is located at an altitude of 1,300 meters. Its purpose is to provide a resting place for tourists and to disseminate local information.
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Marriott International to Rebrand Seven Hotels in Japan Through Strategic Partnership with HMI Hotel Group
(Source:Marriott International) Marriott International and Hotel Management International Co., Ltd. (HMI Hotel Group) have announced a strategic partnership to rebrand seven HMI Group hotels located in five cities across Japan into "Marriott Hotels" and "Courtyard by Marriott."